Tamil Nadu is seeing a mixed summer pattern: coastal districts remain hot and humid, while western and southern areas may get thunderstorms and rain. Delta regions could also see scattered showers. Though no widespread extreme weather is expected, localized heavy rain is possible, meaning forecasts may vary sharply by district.
West Bengal will likely see thunderstorms and rain until May 8, according to the IMD. The forecast points to heavy precipitation in sub-Himalayan districts, driven by favorable wind patterns and moisture streaming in from the Bay of Bengal. Temperatures are also expected to stay below normal across the state, making for cooler, rain-soaked days.
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IMD has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds starting May 1, 2026, marking a major shift in weather across parts of India. Delhi-NCR received sudden hail and rain, bringing relief from heatwave conditions. Meanwhile, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and northeastern regions are warned to prepare for heavy downpours and severe weather.
A tornado warning has been issued as isolated to widely scattered severe storms are forecast to strike parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Saturday afternoon and night. Forecasters also flag hail and damaging winds, with additional rounds of severe weather possible Sunday into Sunday night across Kansas, southern Nebraska, and western Missouri. Residents are urged to monitor updates closely.
The IMD projects monsoon rainfall will hit about 100% of the Long Period Average for India, with a small model error margin. But the catch is regional: monsoon patterns have historically varied sharply across different parts of the country, meaning “normal” overall may not feel normal everywhere.
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