The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on August 19 that red flags had been hoisted at six beaches because of big waves, advising beachgoers not to swim at these sites.

On Hong Kong Island, the flags were raised at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District. In Islands District, the flag went up at Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach.

In Sai Kung District, red flags were hoisted at Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach. The announcement asked television and radio announcers to broadcast the notice promptly for the interest of swimmers.