Clean-up operations start in French village ravaged by tornado
Reuters. Clean-up operations start on Monday (October 24) in the northern French village of Bihucourt, a day after a mini tornado hit the region.
The tornado, a very rare event in France, formed in a matter of minutes on Sunday (October 23) night with winds of above 200 km/h (124 mph), taking residents and authorities aback. It tore roofs off buildings, turned vehicles up and littered the streets with debris.
Up to two thirds of houses in the village have been heavily damaged, according to the mayor of the neighbouring town of Bapaume, Jean-Jacques Cottel.
Local authorities said one person had suffered light injuries while 150 people have been temporarily moved to emergency accommodation.
