HAD’s Emergency Co-ordination Centre in operation

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

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

As the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal has been issued, the Home Affairs Department's Emergency Co-ordination Centre is now in operation.

The Home Affairs Department will open temporary shelters for people in need of temporary accommodation.

For details, please contact the centre on 2572 8427.

Mona Fong General Out-patient Clinic in Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic Services affected by rainstorm

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Kowloon East Cluster made the following announcement today (May 4):

     Due to heavy rainstorm causing road flooding, Mona Fong General Out-patient Clinic in Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic can only provide limited services.

     Patients who would like to re-schedule their follow up appointments can call 2792 2601 and 2701 9922 to contact the above clinics respectively.

Red flags hoisted at Silverstrand Beach

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 (May 4) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Red flags hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach

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 (May 4) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

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 (May 4) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.