The National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd. (NSO) has urged the public to refrain from flying kites near 220 kV and 182 kV transmission lines, towers, and grid substations, warning that such activities pose serious risks to the stability of the national electricity system.

Issuing a notice, the NSO noted that on several occasions transmission lines had become inactive after kites and strings became entangled, causing electrical faults and triggering automatic disconnections. 

In such cases, entangled kites and strings must be removed manually under controlled procedures, further straining system operations.

The NSO stressed that these incidents can severely affect the safety and reliability of the national grid and may even force power generation units offline.

On September 2, 2026, a similar incident disrupted system stability, prompting emergency measures to disconnect several distribution feeders. As a result, electricity supply to certain consumers was temporarily suspended, it said. 

The NSO appealed for public cooperation to safeguard the uninterrupted operation of the national electricity system, reiterating its request to avoid kite flying near high‑voltage transmission lines, towers, and substations. (Newswire)

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The public has been warned after a kite string became entangled with a vehicle travelling on a highway, creating a dangerous situation for the driver and other road users.

The incident, captured on video, demonstrates how even a small kite can trigger a serious accident. 

Police have repeatedly issued warnings that kite flying near expressways and busy roads poses a direct risk to motorists and passengers.

Parents are urged to ensure children do not fly kites in such areas, noting that what begins as a moment of fun can quickly escalate into a life‑threatening situation. (Newswire)

A small kite can cause a big accident.

This video shows how a kite string became entangled with a vehicle travelling on the highway, creating a dangerous situation for the driver and other road users.

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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public of potential dangers to aircraft operations due to kite flying.

Issuing a statement, the SLAF drew the attention of the public to the potential dangers associated with kite flying, particularly during the kite flying season, which is enjoyed by both children and adults.

The SLAF pointed out that flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways poses a serious safety hazard and has been identified globally as a contributory factor to air accidents. 

Such activity directly obstructs aircraft operations and endangers both passengers and crew, it said. 

The SLAF further said that in Sri Lanka, kite flying in areas surrounding Katunayake, Ratmalana, Hingurakgoda, China Bay, Palaly, Katukurunda, Koggala, Vavuniya, Weerawila and Mattala is considered especially hazardous.

As such, the SLAF urged the public to be mindful of these dangers during the kite-flying season. (Newswire)

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The Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd (AASL) has issued a warning against flying kites in close proximity to international airports in the country. 

Issuing a special notice, the AASL warned that flying kites or any airborne objects over a height of 300 feet, within a radius of 5 km from any international airport, is strictly prohibited.

The AASL further said that flying kites in such close proximity to international airports is considered a punishable offence.

The warning has been issued highlighting the hindrance to flight operations and the threat to flights and passengers. (Newswire)

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