Pomas Tornado Injures 39 and Damages About 300 Homes

A tornado struck Pomas in southern France on August 24, injuring 39 people and damaging about 300 homes—roughly three quarters of the village's housing. Roofs were torn away, cars destroyed and public buildings including the school damaged. Authorities evacuated residents while emergency crews checked structures and opened accommodation for displaced families; no one was reported missing.