Red flags hoisted at some beaches (2)

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 25) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach, Pui O Beach and Lower Cheung Sha Beach in Islands District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.




HAD’s emergency hotline stood down

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

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     As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 has been cancelled, the Home Affairs Department's emergency hotline 2572 8427 has ceased to operate.




Marine Department announcement (2)

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     As the Standby Signal No.1 has been issued, the Marine Department reminds vessel owners, masters and persons-in-charge of vessels that they should take precautionary measures immediately and properly secure their vessels at safe locations.

     In case of an accident, a report should be made immediately to the Vessel Traffic Centre at 2233 7801.




Red flag lowered at Golden Beach

Attention TV/radio announcers:

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 25) that since the water off Golden Beach in Tuen Mun District is now suitable for swimming, the red flag has been lowered.

     The red flag was hoisted at the beach earlier on after a red tide was found.




Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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 (August 25) that due to big waves and inclement weather, red flags have been hoisted at Deep Water Bay Beach, Repulse Bay Beach, Stanley Main Beach and Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.