Power discoms asks people not to fly kites near electricity installations
In view of the upcoming Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day celebrations, power discoms in Delhi have advised people not to fly kites near electricity installations, saying metal-coated ‘manja’ thread may cause electrocution and tripping of the supply network.
A BSES discom spokesperson urged people to enjoy kite flying responsibly.
“We advise residents not to fly kites near electricity installations, including overhead cables, and certainly avoid using metal-coated manja,” he said.
A Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) spokesperson also warned that metal-coated ‘manjha’ (string) being a good conductor of electricity can lead to tripping and even electrocution.
