Flying kites! Be aware of electrical lines…
– TSSPDCL CMD G. Raghuma Reddy,
Hyderabad, January13
Kite flying is very common during this Sankranti season, this festival has a tradition attached with the kite flying. Before flying any kite, it’s very important to be safe, flying kites near electrical lines and distributions transformers is dangerous and can cause accidents and also disrupt electric services, if kites get tangled in power lines, said Sri G. Raghuma Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director, TSSPDCL.
The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited appeals its consumers and general public to follow the simple safety tips to make kite flying festival more joyful:
1) Fly your kite in an open area, far away from overhead power lines and electricity facilities such as Transformers, electrical sub stations.
2) Flying kites near power lines and electrical facilities is dangerous and can disrupt electric service if kites get tangled in power lines.
3) Only use cotton, linen or nylon string. Never use metallic thread or metal-reinforced string, metal coated thread (Manja) is a good conductor of electricity and may cause electric shock when it touches/comes close to an electric line.
4) Fly kites only in dry weather. Wet string is a stronger conductor of electricity.
5) If a kite gets caught in electrical lines or falls into a substation, leave it there. Do not touch any part of the kite or string and keep everyone away.
6) Avoid kite flying from Balconies / Roofs / walls, it is unsafe and can lead to accidents.
7) Be vigilant on your kids and children while flying kites in your premises. Don’t allow the children to touch a snapped and broken conductor.
Please inform to Electricity Department on 1912 or near Electricity Office or through Mobile App or Company Website: www.tssouthernpower.com if a kite/any object gets caught in electrical lines, broken conductor in your area for taking immediate action.
