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Tornado strikes Pomas in southern France, injuring dozens and wrecking homes
A tornado hit the town of Pomas in the Aude department, damaging roughly 100 houses and leaving dozens injured.
The violent funnel touched down in the foothills of the Pyrenees late Monday afternoon, toppling roofs and wrecking about a hundred residences. Local officials reported that several roads were blocked and that power outages affected around 2,800 households. Emergency crews worked to clear debris while residents dealt with the loss of electricity.
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Why it matters
The tornado caused significant property damage and left many without power, affecting daily life in the region.
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