· Tata Power-DDL is committed to enhancing public awareness and ensuring safety during kite flying activities.
· The discom has reached out to approximately 200,000 households in the JJ cluster and resettlement colonies through its fleet of 841 ABHA members raising awareness about safety among the local communities. Alongside, campaigns with various schools in the area of operations are being conducted.
· If one line of 66/33 KV gets tripped, it can cause interruption in the homes of more than 10,000 people.
· The power supply of more than 2500 people can be affected, if a line of 11 KV trips.
During the Independence Day celebration, especially 4-5 days before 15th August, kite flying activity is on a high as part of the celebrations, however, this also leads to major network interruptions in the power supply and electricity related accidents.
The metal-coated kite string commonly known as "manjha" causes electric lines to trip when it comes in contact while kite flying. If one line of 66/33 KV gets tripped, it can cause interruption in the homes of more than 10,000 people. And, if a line trip of 11 KV occurs, then the power supply of more than 2500 people can be affected.
Tata Power-DDL analyses service disruptions with the help of cutting-edge Geospatial Techniques available at Advanced Distribution Management System which enables to pinpoint and visualize the areas affected by interruptions.
The particular hotspots are identified where kite flying-induced interruptions are caused leading to power disruption and inconveniences for many residents. The major areas include Jahangirpuri, Mangolpuri, Sultanpuri, Kirari, Bhaslwa, Burari, Badli, Karala, Wazirpur and Bawana etc. In the preceding years, during the period spanning from August 10th to 16th, we experienced a high count of tripping due to kite flying.
As a responsible entity, Tata Power-DDL is committed to enhancing public awareness and ensuring safety during kite flying activities. The company has initiated a door-to-door campaign to create mass awareness in these areas. The discom has reached out to approximately 200,000 households in the JJ cluster and resettlement colonies through its fleet of 841 ABHA members raising awareness about safety among the local communities. Alongside, campaigns with various schools in the area of operations are being conducted. Kite sellers are also persuaded during this drive to not sell copper manjha and other metal coated kite string.
Here are some essential kite flying safety tips endorsed by Tata Power-DDL:
· Choose Safe Locations and opt for designated areas for kite flying like Open Ground, away from power lines, substations, and electrical infrastructure.
· Use only cotton or natural fiber strings for your kites. Avoid metal coated manjha (kite string) that can lead to dangerous entanglements with power lines.
· Children should not run after kites with broken strings on the road or try to rescue them from trees. This could lead to road accidents.
· Ensure that children are supervised while flying kites, and educate them about the potential dangers.
· Flying kites from terraces should be avoided as children may fall from it.
· Refrain from kite flying during rainy or damp weather, as moisture can conduct electricity and increase the risk of accidents.
· Report any unsafe situation/ untoward incident related to electrical network on our toll-free number 19124.
· To get tips on safe kite flying, log on to Tata Power-DDL’s Facebook Page and Twitter Handle.
By adhering to these safety guidelines, we can collectively enjoy the tradition of kite flying while minimizing disruptions, accidents, and inconveniences caused to the community and electrical infrastructure.
Let's prioritize safety and responsible kite flying for the well-being of all.
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