France, August 29, 2026— A powerful tornado struck the southern French village of Pomas this week, leaving behind a trail of damaged homes, vehicles and infrastructure.
Around 300 homes were reportedly damaged and 39 people were injured. Emergency teams moved quickly through the affected area while residents faced power cuts and the destruction of several buildings.
The tornado arrived during a period of severe weather across parts of western and central Europe, with large hail, powerful winds and intense rainfall also reported in several areas.
For residents, the sudden storm transformed an ordinary summer day into a major emergency, highlighting the increasingly unpredictable nature of extreme weather across Europe.
Around 300 homes were reportedly damaged and 39 people were injured. Emergency teams moved quickly through the affected area while residents faced power cuts and the destruction of several buildings.
The tornado arrived during a period of severe weather across parts of western and central Europe, with large hail, powerful winds and intense rainfall also reported in several areas.
For residents, the sudden storm transformed an ordinary summer day into a major emergency, highlighting the increasingly unpredictable nature of extreme weather across Europe.