Macau on high alert of flood
24/6/2005 15:19
Macau was on high alert of flood Friday as the Port Authority has issued an
announcement requesting the public to take precautionary measures. The Port
Authority has reportedly been informed by the central government's Ministry of
Water Resources that the water level of the Pearl River will reach its peak
between 11 am and 1 pm local time. The water level at near Sai Van Bridge and
close to the Cross Border Industrial Park is expected to reach 4.2 meters, one
meter above the normal level, the Port Authority predicted. All schools in
Macau, due to the impending warning, have been demanded by the concerned
authorities to take measures to ensure the students' safety. The public is
advised to remain vigilant of further announcements and advisories through
television and radio broadcasts.
Xinhua news
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