Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) warned the public against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways as it poses a serious safety hazard.

The SLAF said in a statement 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 the passengers and crew. In Sri Lanka, kite flying in areas surrounding Katunayake, Ratmalana, Hingurakgoda, China Bay, Palaly, Katukurunda, Koggala, Vavuniya, Weerawila and Mattala is considered especially hazardous," the statement added.

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