Summer is likely to be normal in Tamil Nadu, say weathermen

TNN | Apr 3, 2020, 09.16 AM IST

CHENNAI: If you are already worried about mounting electricity bills after working from home for weeks with the air-conditioners turned on, weathermen's seasonal forecast may bring some comfort. The overall summer season is going to be normal.

While the average temperatures for the season from April to June is likely to be normal across the state, experts said there may be a sudden spike in temperatures for a day or two during the season.

According to India Meteorological Organisation's seasonal outlook for April to June, the state may experience normal maximum temperatures with a slight departure from normal which will be within -0.5°C to 0.5°C. The average maximum temperatures for the three months including peak month of May is generally likely around 34°C to 37°C.

N Puviarasan, director, Area Cyclone Warning Centre, IMD, said there will be days when the maximum temperatures could fluctuate and see a sudden spike, but they may not last for longer periods. "The seasonal forecast calculates the average for the season from April to June, which for us is going to be normal for us. There will be days when the temperatures could reach two or three degrees above normal. But they may last only for two or three days followed by a sudden drop below normal. These day to day variations will be there," he said.

The regional meteorological centre has forecast that "the sky condition is likely to be mainly clear. Maximum and minimum temperatures is likely to be around 35°C and 26°C," in the city for the next 48 hours.