Hot summer ahead as IMD predicts above normal temperatures across India Hot summer ahead as IMD predicts above normal temperatures across India As per IMD’s summer forecast for March to May, day temperatures are likely to be above normal in North, northeast, parts of East and West India. There is likely to be some relief in parts of South and central India. advertisement UPDATED: March 2, 2021 12:01 IST Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat, coastal Maharashtra, Goa and coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to see above maximum temperatures in the coming days. (Photo for representation) In its summer forecast for March to May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday that day temperatures are likely to be above normal in North, northeast, parts of East and West India.