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WARNING TO HOLIDAY

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Wednesday, May 2, 1973

MAKERS

Holiday-makers are being advised to keep away from streams

and low-lying areas in the New Territories immediately after heavy

downpours in the interests of safety,

An official spokesman reminded the public today that fatal

accidents have occurred in the past as a result of sudden torrents and

floods washing away people and property.

Many areas and picnic spots in the New Territories are exposed

to those conditions and the ones most likely to be affected are normally

associated with stream courses running down valleys and low-lying fields.

The situation is especially dangerous for tourists and visitors

who often have no detailed knowledge of the geographical location of the

areas they are visiting.

The holiday resorts in the valleys and water courses at Tseng

Lan Shue, Tseung Kwan O, Tai Long and Sai Wan on the Sai Kung Peninsula

are areas likely to be affected by sudden downpours, the official stressed.

"However, it is often difficult to predict exactly where this

type of flooding may occur and for safety reasons, picnickers and villagers

are strongly advised to keep away from areas associated with stream courses

and valleys when it begins to rain," he said.

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