Red flags hoisted at several beaches

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Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 12) that according to the Beach Water Quality Forecast System of the Environmental Protection Department, the Beach Water Quality Forecast Index of Middle Bay Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District; and Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District is 4, which means the water quality is "Very Poor". The red flags have been hoisted and beachgoers are advised not to enter the water to safeguard their health.

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