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 toda… read more
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 toda… read more
The Registration and Electoral Office (REO) today (June 24) announced that an office of its Voter Registration Division, originally located at 13/F, Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Ba… read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (June 24) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.
“The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities,” a spokesman for the CHP said.
“Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system,” the spokesman explained.
“Infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, outdoor/manual workers, and individuals who are overweight are more vulnerable to heat stroke.. They should pay special attention,” the spokesman added.
The public should adopt the following precautions:
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning. To prevent heat stroke, avoid pro… read more
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) is very concerned about the voltage dip incident occurred at CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP)’s 400kV overhead line power supply system connecting Yuen Long and Shenzhen in the early morning today (June 23).
According to CLP, it was suspected that this voltage dip incident occurred during Thunderstorm Warning, under which the 400kV overhead power supply system was affected by the unstable weather. EMSD followed up with CLP immediately. In addition to requesting CLP to identify the cause of the power supply incident as soon as possible, formulate improvement plans and submit a detailed report within four weeks in accordance with the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406), EMSD will also form a task force to solemnly follow up on the improvement plans proposed by CLP today. Apart from ensuring the implementation of improvement measures by CLP, the task force will also review whether CLP’s timetable for implementation of measures can be accelerated, and if there are any additional measures which can assist to enhance the capability of power supply system to withstand the impact of inclement weather.
Besides, the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services will meet CLP’s senior management on a regular basis to review the progress and effectiveness of all improvement measures, and report to the Secretary for Environment and Ecology. read more