Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point reopened

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     As the Hong Kong Observatory has cancelled all typhoon warning signals, the Civil Engineering and Development Department today (September 7) announced that the Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point has been reopened at noon for public use.




Lifesaving services suspended at Hap Mun Bay Beach

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     â€‹The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 7) that as lifeguards are unable to go to Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District by ferries, lifesaving services at the beach have been suspended until further notice. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.




Pui O Beach temporarily closed

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 7) that Pui O Beach in Islands District is temporarily closed until further notice for maintenance of shark prevention net. Red flag has been hoisted at the beach. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Red flags hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach and Clear Water Bay First Beach

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 7) 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 Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District; and Clear Water Bay First Beach in Sai Kung 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.




Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 7) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach in Islands District; Trio Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.