Afcd urges public to stay away from country parks for safety reasons
âUnder inclement weather, flooding and landslides occurred in some areas including in some country parks in Sai Kung and Clear Water Bay. In this light, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (May 4) appeals to members of the public to avoid visiting country parks for the time being.
The spokesman noted that due to the adverse weather conditions, there were reports of flooding and landslides in Sai Kung and Clear Water Bay. Some roads were closed temporarily. As to landslides caused by heavy rain within the country parks, the AFCD has notified the department concerned to follow-up.
In view of the risks of flash floods and landslides, the spokesman urged members of the public to avoid visiting country parks or engaging in any activities in the concerned areas, especially in country parks in Sai Kung and Clear Water Bay. Members of the public should also pay attention to weather forecasts when planning outings. Those who are in country parks at the moment should immediately take shelter in a safe place.
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Breaking news: sj to head delegation on high-stakes middle east visit
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, will lead an about 30-strong delegation, comprising representatives from the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Bar Association,the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited,Invest Hong Kong and related sectors, this afternoon (May 18) on a five-day visit to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi and Dubai in United Arab Emirates, to promote Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution services and enhance co-operation and exchanges between Hong Kong and the Middle East.
During their visit, Mr Lam and the delegation will meet with local legal and business sectors to have a better understanding of their need for cross-jurisdictional legal services. They will also call on relevant government officials to discuss and exchange views on various areas of legal co-operation.
Mr Lam will speak to the local legal and business sectors during the visit, in Riyadh at a networking luncheon, and in Dubai at a half-day forum and a networking luncheon.
The visit to the Middle East is conducted with the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
Mr Lam will conclude his visit and depart for Hong Kong on May 23. During Mr Lam's absence, the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Mr Cheung Kwok-kwan, will be the Acting Secretary for Justice.
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