Red flags hoisted at several 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 (June 10) that according to the Beach Water Quality Forecast System of the Environmental Protection Department, the Beach Water Quality Forecast Index of Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District; and Lido Beach, Casam Beach, Approach Beach, Hoi Mei Wan Beach and Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District; is 4, which means the water quality is "Very Poor". The red flag has been hoisted and beachgoers are advised not to enter the water to safeguard their health.