The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on August 21 that the red flag at Deep Water Bay Beach on Hong Kong Island has been lowered because the water is now suitable for swimming.

The flag had been hoisted earlier after a red tide was found at the beach in Southern District, according to the department.

The announcement was issued as a notice for television and radio announcers, who were asked to broadcast it promptly and repeat it at regular intervals for swimmers' attention.