IMD warns of hotter May and above‑normal rainfall in Tamil Nadu
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:32 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Hindu’s weather outlook notes that the Indian Meteorological Department expects May 2026 to be warmer than usual across Tamil Nadu, with temperatures climbing above historical averages. It also predicts above‑normal rainfall and has issued an agromet advisory to farmers about possible heat‑related crop stress. No other source reported a differing forecast.