DMRC Warns Against Kite Flying Near Metro Lines

Ahead of Independence Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued an advisory urging citizens not to fly kites near elevated metro lines to avoid potential hazards. Kite strings getting entangled in the 25,000-volt overhead equipment (OHE) can disrupt metro services and pose fatal risks, especially with metallic maanjha. DMRC has deployed teams to swiftly remove entangled kite strings and ensure uninterrupted services. The advisory comes as kite flying is a popular tradition in Delhi-NCR during Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan. State governments have also banned the use of synthetic kite threads due to associated injuries and environmental concerns. Offenders using prohibited materials face legal action under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.