Power outages caused by kites affect 31 properties per day in Limeira Power supply interruptions caused by kites affected, on average, 31 properties per day in Limeira (SP) between January and June 2026. The survey is by Neoenergia Elektro, responsible for the service in the city. In this first half of the year, Limeira recorded ten incidents of kites getting stuck in the electricity grid and power outages for 5,712 properties. The number of affected properties represents an increase of 32.5% compared to the same period in 2025, when 4,308 customers were impacted, as a result of 16 incidents. Follow g1 Piracicaba on Instagram Also according to the survey, Cordeirópolis (SP) and Ipeúna (SP), two other cities in the Piracicaba region served by Neoenergia Elektro, accounted for 410 and 34 properties, respectively, without energy due to water pipes during the first half of this year. According to the concessionaire, lines with cerol can damage electrical network cables. Furthermore, the friction caused by the line can cause damage or even break the conductors, which increases the risk of interruptions in the power supply and accidents involving electric shock. The metallized papers, used to cover the kites, conduct energy and cause short circuits. "Neoenergia Elektro emphasizes that handling the electrical network can only be carried out by technically qualified people, observing all safety standards", he points out. ? State Law No. 17,201/2019 prohibits, in the State of São Paulo, the manufacture, sale and use of thread with cerol or Chilean thread. Violators are subject to fines and, in the event of accidents, may be criminally liable. Power interruptions caused by kites affected 31 properties per day in Limeira in 2026 Neoenergia Elektro ? Care The concessionaire cites the following guidelines to avoid accidents and contribute to the continuity of energy supply: Do not use metal wires or laminated paper when making the kite. These materials conduct electricity and can cause serious or fatal shocks; If the kite gets stuck in the power grid, never try to retrieve it; Do not use cerol or Chilean thread. In addition to being prohibited in many places, these materials can cut electrical cables and cause serious accidents; Never throw objects into the electrical network, such as wires, chains or steel cables, to remove tangled kites. This practice can cause electric shocks and interruptions in the power supply; Avoid flying kites on rainy days or in very strong winds. At the first sign of lightning, remove the kite immediately and seek shelter; Pay extra attention to motorcyclists and cyclists. The lines can cause serious accidents for those traveling along the roads; Choose open and safe places, such as parks and fields, always away from the power grid, highways and busy roads; Security is the best companion for fun. Fly kites away from the power grid and save lives. VIDEOS: everything about Piracicaba and the region See more news about the region at g1 Piracicaba