AFCD appeals to public to avoid visiting country parks during passage of typhoon

TV/radio announcers please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

As a typhoon is approaching Hong Kong, for safety's sake, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department urges members of the public to avoid visiting country parks. Those who are in country parks at the moment, depending on the actual circumstances, should immediately leave or take shelter at a safe place.

Red flags hoisted at several beaches

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 5) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Deep Water Bay Beach, Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, South Bay Beach, Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

Appeal for information on missing woman in Hung Hom (with photo)

Police today (September 5) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Hung Hom.

Leung On-yi Jenis, aged 32, went missing after she left her residence on Ma Tau Wai Road on August 15 afternoon. Her family then made a report to Police on September 3.

She is about 1.62 metres tall and of thin build. She has a pointed face with yellow complexion and long dark hair.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of Kowloon West on 3661 8036 or 9020 6542, or email to rmpu-kw@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Appeal for information on missing woman in Tsing Yi (with photo)

     Police today (September 5) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Tsing Yi.

     Chan Choi, aged 79, went missing after she left her residence in Cheung Fat Estate yesterday (September 4) morning. Her family then made a report to Police.

     She is about 1.5 metres tall, 45 kilograms in weight and of thin build. She has a round face with yellow complexion and shoulder-length black and white straight hair. She was last seen wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt, grey shorts and pink slippers.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1173 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Pilotage service to be suspended

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

The Marine Department has received notification from the Hong Kong Pilots Association Limited that due to the tropical cyclone, the pilotage service will be suspended from 2.30pm today (September 5). Shipowners, agents, masters and other port users are advised to pay attention.