Avoid flying kites near overhead power transmission lines during Makar Sankranti in Mumbai: Adani Electricity

MUMBAI: Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited has advised kite fliers to avoid flying kites near overhead power transmission lines during Makar Sankranti.
"The kite flying near power transmission lines is dangerous and can also lead to power outages," an official warned. "Also, kite string popularly known as ‘Manja’, is a good conductor of electricity and can transmit very high voltage if it touches the overhead live wires or even enters the arching zone. So it is unsafe for the kite fliers as well," he added.
This cautionary advice is issued in the spirit of a safe celebration.
Adani officials appealed to consumers and citizens that if they noticed any untoward incidents as a result of the unsafe kite flying near power transmission lines, the same could be reported on Helpline 19122 so as to enable the utility to initiate further necessary action.
Alternatively, citizens can also reach to social media handle @Adani_Elec_Mum, visit website or inform on Adani Electricity app.