Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe weather phenomenon struck Aude in southern France late on Monday, damaging more than 300 homes and injuring 41 people (AFP/Getty)A huge tornado struck the Aude region in southern France late on Monday, causing widespread damage. Local authorities confirmed 41 people were injured, 15 of whom were taken to hospital, while more than 300 homes were damaged. Gusts of up to 117 km/h were recorded, according to the local administration, with the strongest winds hitting the commune of Pomas. 2,800 households in Aude were still without electricity by 7.30pm on Monday.The weather event occurred as this summer's intense heatwave gave way to thunderstorms across the country. In fullHuge tornado tears through villages in Southern France as over 300 homes damagedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Southern France tornado leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe weather phenomenon struck Aude in southern France late on Monday, damaging more than 300 homes and injuring 41 people (AFP/Getty)A huge tornado struck the Aude region in southern France late on Monday, causing widespread damage. Local authorities confirmed 41 people were injured, 15 of whom were taken to hospital, while more than 300 homes were damaged. Gusts of up to 117 km/h were recorded, according to the local administration, with the strongest winds hitting the commune of Pomas. 2,800 households in Aude were still without electricity by 7.30pm on Monday.The weather event occurred as this summer's intense heatwave gave way to thunderstorms across the country. In fullHuge tornado tears through villages in Southern France as over 300 homes damagedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
