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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Tornado damages 300 homes and injures 39 in Pomas, France

A tornado struck the village of Pomas on Monday, damaging 300 homes and injuring 39 people. Local authorities have opened emergency housing for displaced residents and arranged for students to attend classes in neighboring towns starting in September.

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Why It Matters

The event has caused significant property damage and displacement for the 1,000 residents of Pomas, while impacting regional infrastructure and school operations.

Key Facts

  • Approximately 300 homes were damaged by the tornado.
  • 39 people were injured, with 20 hospitalized; none are in critical condition.
  • 1,400 households in the Aude department lost electricity.
  • The Pomas school was partially destroyed.
  • Students will attend classes in surrounding municipalities starting in September.
  • Wind gusts exceeded 100 kilometers per hour (60 miles per hour) during the event.
  • The region was under a thunderstorm alert at the time of the tornado.
  • The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana bike race was halted due to hail.

Who's Mentioned

locationPomas“Village affected by the tornado”organizationMeteo France“National weather agency”locationAude“Department where power outages occurred”otherVuelta a Espana“Bike race affected by weather”personAlain Bucquet“Head of the local government office”