Latest situation of Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach
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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 30) that the shark prevention nets at Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District have been repaired, and the beaches are reopened. The beaches were temporarily closed earlier for shark prevention net maintenance work.
However, 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 Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach 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/Thursday, July 30, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:10
Issued at HKT 16:10
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