39 injured as tornado tears through village in southern France
More than 1,400 households were still without electricity on Tuesday morning.
Mason Reed 
A violent tornado struck a small village in southern France on Tuesday, leaving a path of destruction that has resulted in 39 injuries, including one person in critical condition. Roughly 300 homes were damaged as the storm tore through the village of Pomas.
Ongoing Recovery Efforts
Emergency crews remain on the scene conducting searches as the community begins to assess the extensive damage. Marie-Hélène Bouissac, the deputy head of the local government office, confirmed the casualty count and noted that, fortunately, no missing persons have been reported at this time.
Infrastructure and Assistance
In the wake of the storm, authorities have set up emergency accommodation centers to assist displaced residents. According to the Aude prefecture, 1,400 households were still without power as of Tuesday morning as utility teams work to restore service.
Severe Weather Conditions
The village was under a thunderstorm alert when the twister hit. Meteorological stations in the area recorded wind gusts exceeding 62 miles per hour during the event. This report includes information gathered by 205focus.com and The Associated Press.
