A strong tornado ripped through the villages of Verzeille and Pomas, causing widespread damage and leaving over 40 people injured.
Eyewitnesses recorded the tornado forming beneath a bright thunderstorm, with wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h as the vortex tore roofs from homes and toppled trees.
Local officials report that about 2,800 households remain without electricity, while several country roads are blocked by debris.
Emergency services have stepped in to provide medical care and remove fallen trees, and authorities are coordinating to restore power in the affected areas.
