Delhi Lok Sabha Election 2024: The IMD anticipates sweltering temperatures on election day

Delhi Lok Sabha Election 2024: On Saturday, May 25, the day of the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which will see contests for all seven parliamentary seats, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heatwave conditions in specific places in the nation’s capital. The meteorological bureau predicts that the highest temperature in Delhi would be 44 degrees Celsius.

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The sky was mostly clear. Conditions of warm nights and heat waves in remote areas. Strong surface winds (25–35 kmph) with occasional gusts during the day are forecast for Saturday by the regional meteorological centre in New Delhi.

The meteorological centre predicts that Saturday, May 25, will have mild temperatures. While most people can tolerate the heat, there is a moderate health risk for those who are more susceptible, such as young children, the elderly, and people who have long-term medical conditions. The weather service recommended people to stay out of the heat and to dress in loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing that is lightweight. They also advised covering the head with an umbrella, cap, or piece of cloth.

Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, P Krishnamurthy, highlighted that extensive steps had been taken in response to the predicted high temperatures of 44 to 45 degrees Celsius, in accordance with the Election Commission’s orders and the severe heat wave predicted by the IMD.

Alert for heatwave
As per the most recent IMD weather bulletin, scorching conditions could persist until May 27 in certain regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.

Heatwave conditions are predicted for East Uttar Pradesh from May 25 to May 27, while West Uttar Pradesh may experience them on May 26 and 27. Up till May 27, isolated areas of Delhi can potentially see hot conditions.

2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Delhi
The Lok Sabha elections are slated to take place in Delhi on Saturday, May 25. Voting will be conducted in each of the seven parliamentary constituencies from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The India Meteorological Department issued a heatwave alert, and in response, officials have set up arrangements at polling places across Delhi.

The major rivalry is between the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led INDIA coalition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Together, the AAP and Congress will run for four seats each in the Delhi elections, but the Congress will only run for three.

Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North West Delhi, West Delhi, and South Delhi are the seven constituencies.

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