Hyderabad, Jan 13 (Maxim News): In view of the Sankranti festival on January 15, the Southern Power distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) has advised people not to fly kites near electricity installations, saying metal-coated ‘manja‘ thread may cause electrocution and tripping of the supply network.
In a statement issued today, Chairman and Managing Director of TSSPDCL Musharraf Ali Faruqui urged people to desist from using metal-coated threads as they could cause electrocution. “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, he advised.
He asked people not to try to remove kites that get caught in electrical lines or fall into substation premises. “Leave it there, Do not touch any part of the kite or string and keep everyone away, ” he cautioned.
He urged parents to be vigilant and keep an eye on their children while flying kites in their premises. “Don’t allow children to touch a snapped and broken conductor, ” he said.
He asked people to inform the Electricity Department in 1912 or nearest Electricity Office or through Mobile App or Company Website : www.tssouthernpower.com if a kite or any objects get caught in electrical lines, broken conductor in their respective areas for taking immediate action. (Maxim News)
Next Story :
Flydubai pilot Is A Hero, Praised By Trump, Netanyahu, Modi
Washington/Internet/Hyderabad, Oct 1 (Maxim News): Praise is pouring in for the Flydubai pilot. The co-pilot attacked the pilot with a knife in the cockpit of a plane flying from Dubai to Israel. However, it seems that the pilot prevented the hijacking of the plane. The Flydubai pilot has been identified as Smit Machchhar. Everyone is…
Osmania University Campus: Cannabis Plant Found
Hyderabad, Oct. 1 (Maxim News): A cannabis plant was found on the Osmania University campus in Hyderabad, raising concerns over how it came to grow inside the university premises. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Students reportedly spotted the plant in one area of the campus. Its discovery has led to questions about whether it…
Jagtial Woman’s Body Found in Agricultural Well
Jagtial, Oct. 1 (Maxim News) : The body of an unidentified woman was found in an agricultural well on the outskirts of Mohanraopet village in Korutla mandal of Jagtial district. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The body was found behind Sri Rama Function Hall in the village outskirts. Local residents noticed the body and…
Bum Rukn-ud-Daula Lake: HYDRA Restores Well in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Oct. 1 (Maxim News): The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has begun restoring a historic 1.50-acre stepwell beneath the Bum Rukn-ud-Daula Lake in Shivarampally. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The restoration follows directions from Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and aims to preserve the historic structure while improving its…
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
