In India, kite flying is a very common game or leisure activity. However, wherever overhead electric lines, especially high voltage lines, are extended, this game may turn fatal. Austin Energy, U.S., gives seven good safety tips to avoid mihaps when flying kites:
• Keep away from all overhead wires, especially power lines.
• Fly your kite in open areas in dry weather. Avoid streets and highways and keep away from radio and cell phone towers.
• A kite in power lines is a lost kite – never try to retrieve it.
• When buying or making a kite, make sure it is constructed of wood, plastic or paper. Never use anything metallic such as aluminium foil or Mylar polyester film; they conduct electricity.
• Use dry kite string when flying your kite and never use wire.
• Stay away from utility poles, guy-wires and pad-mounted transformers – do not climb on any electrical equipment.
• Never fly a kite in stormy weather.
(Adopted from inputs by Austin Energy)
