New Delhi [India], Election Commission of India (ECI) held a meeting with the concerned agencies to understand the changing weather conditions and the impact of heat waves and humidity before each voting phase for any related developments and mitigation. A task force was formed to review the. Measures According to an official release, "A task force comprising officials from ECI IMD, NDMA and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will review the impact of heat waves and humidity five days before each polling phase for related development and mitigation measures. Elections The commission also held a meeting with concerned agencies and discussed measures to mitigate any risk due to hot weather conditions during the Lok Sabha elections. According to an official release, "Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD). informed the ECI. There is no major concern regarding the heat wave for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 26.IMD Director General said the weather forecast for the 13 states and union territories going to polls in the second phase is normal. ,” the release said. "In view of reports of above normal temperatures and heat waves in some parts of the country, the Commission today held a meeting with concerned agencies to understand the worsening weather situation and discuss measures to mitigate it," the release said. . Any risk due to hot weather conditions during the general election period. The meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar along with EC Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was attended by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Head of Department of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and DG Meteorology.India Meteorological Department (IMD) Commission directed MoHFW to issue necessary instructions to health authorities in states to prepare and extend assistance in case of heatwave conditions affecting election conduct. The release also said that the Commission will conduct a separate review with the State CEO. “Ensure adequate arrangements at polling stations, including tents, drinking water, fans and other assured minimum facilities etc. “IEC (Information, Education and Communication) activities will be carried out among the public as per the existing advisory dated March 16, 2024. For precautionary measures (Dos and Don'ts) to mitigate the impact of heat wave in polling station areas, the Commission is closely monitoring the weather reports and will ensure the comfort and welfare of voters, polling personnel, security forces . Keeping in view the seriousness of the matter, the Commission had already issued an advisory on April 16 to all CEOs regarding "Prevention of Heat Wave Effect", along with the Standing Instructions of the Commission regarding minimum facilities to be ensured at polling stations. Were also issued.Strict compliance by all CEOs in States and Union Territories Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NDMA have earlier issued advisories and guidelines to reduce the risk of heat wave related issues, MoHFW has asked all States to prepare a State Action Plan. Instructions have also been given. Part o their public health advice.