Red flags hoisted at several beaches
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Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 11) that according to the Beach Water Quality Forecast System of the Environmental Protection Department (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/water/beach_quality/forecast_system.html), the Beach Water Quality Forecast Index for Deep Water Bay Beach, Stanley Main Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District; Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District; Butterfly Beach and Golden Beach in Tuen Mun District; and Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach, Lido Beach, Casam Beach and Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District is 4, which means the predicted water quality at these beaches is "Very Poor" due to potential transient water quality fluctuations caused by heavy rain. Red flags have been hoisted, and beachgoers are advised not to enter the water to safeguard their health.
Ends/Friday, July 11, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:15
Issued at HKT 10:15
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