Tornado near Carcassonne in France injures dozens and damages homes

A tornado damaged about 100 homes and injured dozens of people in southern France on Monday, while thousands of homes were left without power.

A tornado damaged about 100 homes and injured dozens of people on Monday in Pomas, France. AP/@bewatermyfriend 2,800 households were left without power. DENIS MARECHAL via REUTERS

The storm struck Pomas, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, late Monday afternoon, mostly damaging roofs, according to the local prefecture.

Damaged vehiThe tornado struck the Aude department as southwestern France remained under an orange storm alert. AFP via Getty Images Damaged houses are seen after the tornado struck. AFP via Getty Images

About 2,800 households were still without electricity on Monday evening, while several roads were blocked.