Beaches affected by red tide
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    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department says that as influenced by red tide, red flags are hoisted at the following beaches. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beaches.

Southern District
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Repulse Bay Beach, South Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, Chung Hom Kok Beach, Deep Water Bay Beach and St. Stephenˇ¦s Beach

Tuen Mun District
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Cafeteria Old Beach, Cafeteria New Beach, Golden Beach, Butterfly Beach, Kadoorie Beach and Castle Peak Beach

Islands District
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Hung Shing Yeh Beach

Tsuen Wan District
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Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach

     According to the Department's assessment, the red flags will remain hoisted at these beaches tomorrow (June 9). Members of the public can pay attention to our announcements.

Ends/Friday, June 8, 2007
Issued at HKT 19:32

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