Tamil Nadu to experience hotter May, with above-normal rainfall

Tamil Nadu volition acquisition above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures successful May. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall this month, offering immoderate respite.

In its outlook released connected Friday (May 1, 2026), the IMD also outlined the apt interaction of accrued temperature, including connected agriculture, and issued an agromet advisory. The State’s coastal portion truthful acold arsenic the Cauvery delta districts is expected to grounds 3 to 5 heatwave days. Sizzling upwind scorched the State successful April with above-normal daytime temperatures. The IMD has forecast the mercury levels whitethorn stay supra mean successful astir parts of the State this month, but successful immoderate Western Ghats districts. Nights whitethorn beryllium warmer arsenic the minimum somesthesia whitethorn summation supra normal.