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 (June 16) 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 and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District; Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District; Kadoorie Beach in Tuen Mun District; Lido Beach, Casam Beach and Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District; and Tai Po Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po 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/Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 10:43
Issued at HKT 10:43
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