Citing climate change as the cause of extreme heat, the authority has recommended that senior citizens, pregnant women and people with special needs should vote in the morning.
Voters are advised to wear light-coloured cotton clothes with full sleeves, remain adequately hydrated and ensure to cover the head while stepping out of the house.
Vice Chairman of the authority, Lieutenant General (retd) Yogendra Dimri has appealed to the people to take all precautions to protect themselves from the hot weather.
Additionally, the authority has urged voters to avoid bringing children to polling stations and to prioritize the needs of senior citizens, pregnant women and persons with special needs while casting their votes.
In case of any heat related issue at the polling station, persons can seek assistance from a booth level officer for ORS or call 108 for ambulance services.
Voters are advised to wear light-coloured cotton clothes with full sleeves, remain adequately hydrated and ensure to cover the head while stepping out of the house.
Vice Chairman of the authority, Lieutenant General (retd) Yogendra Dimri has appealed to the people to take all precautions to protect themselves from the hot weather.
Additionally, the authority has urged voters to avoid bringing children to polling stations and to prioritize the needs of senior citizens, pregnant women and persons with special needs while casting their votes.
In case of any heat related issue at the polling station, persons can seek assistance from a booth level officer for ORS or call 108 for ambulance services.
