Exercise Caution: MSEDCL Urges Public to Refrain from Kite Flying Near Electrical Installations”

It is the festival time of the year, when people celebrate the harvest festival and bask in the winter sun as they decorate their homes, fly kites, bask in happiness and hope of a better tomorrow.

However. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has urged people to be cautious of low-voltage power lines, feeder pillars and other electrical systems while flying a kite on the occasion of Makar Sankranti

Threads frequently become entangled in power supply wires, resulting in potentially fatal accidents.

MSEDCL has urged people to be cautious of low-voltage power lines, feeder pillars and other electrical systems while flying a kite on the occasion of Makar Sankranti

“There have been incidents where thread (Manja) got stuck on electric poles and especially children try to remove thread with the help of wooden or iron rod and there are chances of children getting electric shock. Even adults should take care of it while celebrating the holidays,” said an MSEDCL spokesperson.

All Gujarati households delight in this festival, often bringing their children to the park for kite flying,” shared Vaidehi Suryavanshi, a resident of NIBM Road. She emphasized the potential dangers of flying kites from the terrace, stating, “It increases the risk of accidents. We make sure that none of us uses nylon manja .”

In a cautionary note, a spokesperson from MSEDCL advised, “When engaging in kite flying activities, it is crucial to keep a safe distance from power distribution systems

Further adding words of caution, an MSEDCL spokesperson said, “While flying kites, people should stay away from power distribution systems.”