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The weather report is “typical” for the 13 States and UTs choosing surveys in Phase 2, states the EC
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, in addition to Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, held a conference with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) authorities in view of the projection of above-normal temperature levels and heat waves in various parts of the nation for the continuous Lok Sabha surveys in New Delhi on Monday|Image Credit: ANI
Concerned about the low citizen turnout that marked the very first stage of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, the Election Commission of India on Monday held a conference and took a series of actions to guarantee that scorching heat does not effect ballot in the staying 6 stages that will overcome on June 1.
The EC stated that the Director General of the Indian Metrological Department notified the Commission throughout the conference that there is no significant worry about regard to the heatwave for stage 2 of the basic elections on April 26. The weather report is “typical” for the 13 States and UTs opting for surveys in Phase 2, the EC stated.
In view of reports of above-normal temperature levels and heat waves in specific parts of the nation, the Commission spoke with the Met Department to comprehend the establishing weather condition circumstance and go over procedures to reduce any threat due to heat conditions throughout the duration of basic elections.
“A job force consisting of authorities from ECI, IMD, NDMA, and the Ministry of Health & & Family Welfare will evaluate the effect of heatwaves and humidity 5 days before each ballot stage for any worrying advancements and mitigatory procedures, if required,” the Commission stated, notifying among the choices taken at the conference.
The Commission stated it directed MoHFW to release required guidelines to health authorities in States to get ready for and extend help in case of heatwave conditions impacting election operations.
The Commission will hold a different evaluation with State CEOs to guarantee sufficient plans at ballot stations, consisting of shamiyanaconsuming water, fans, and other ensured minimum centers, according to its existing advisory of March 16, 2024.
It was chosen that IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities will be performed among the general public for preventive procedures (dos & & do n’ts) to alleviate the heat wave effect in ballot station locations.
The Commission likewise mentioned it has actually been carefully keeping an eye on the weather forecast and will make certain the convenience and wellness of citizens, in addition to ballot workers and security forces, prospects, and political celebration leaders.
The conference, chaired by Chief Election Commission (CEC) Rajiv Kumar together with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, was participated in by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Head of Department, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and DG Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD).