Red flags hoisted at several beaches

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 1) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Deep Water Bay Beach, Repulse Bay Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

Red flags hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 1) 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 in Islands 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.

Lifesaving services suspended at Hap Mun Bay Beach

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 1) that as lifeguards are unable to go to Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District by ferries due to inclement weather, lifesaving services at the beach have been suspended until further notice. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.

Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility to close

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The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (June 1) announced that as the the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility will be closed at 8.30am until further notice.

Flag-raising ceremony cancelled

As the Strong Wing Signal No.3 is now in force, the flag-raising ceremony to be conducted at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai at 8am today (June 1) will be cancelled.