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Red flag warning at all Pahang beaches, lifeguards on standby

KUANTAN — Red flags have been raised at all popular beaches in the state to warn beach-goers about potential strong waves during the monsoon season.

Red flags have been raised at all popular beaches in the state to warn beach-goers about potential strong waves during the monsoon season.

Red flags have been raised at all popular beaches in the state to warn beach-goers about potential strong waves during the monsoon season.

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KUANTAN — Red flags have been raised at all popular beaches in the state to warn beach-goers about potential strong waves during the monsoon season.

Pantai Teluk Chempedak, Sepat, Batu Hitam and Balok are now closed to swimmers and all water activities are prohibited due to the possibility of the unusual high-tide phenomenon.

State Civil Defence Force (APM) director Zainal Yusoff said the popular beaches here have been declared unsafe for swimming activities and people should stay away from entering the water.

He said lifeguards from APM were stationed during weekends and school holidays at the major beaches between 9am and 7pm to warn beach-goers and attend to any emergencies at the beach.

“Six lifeguards will be stationed at designated beaches to monitor from the watchtowers, and patrol the beach stretch on foot and motorcycles.

“Each team is equipped with jet skis, boats and our lifeguards are skilled in first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

“There is an increase in visitors at the beach due to the school holidays. We advise the public to cooperate and listen to instructions from the lifeguards,” he said on Sunday (Nov 24).

Mr Zainal agreed that despite the red flags, people were not paying attention and some continue to enter the water with their children.

“They give various reasons including the weather is hot and there are no signs of rough seas, or insisted they are good swimmers.

“Our lifeguards do their best to remind the public about the danger posed by the waves and try to ensure the public do not take any risks," he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Zainal said heavy rain in Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin over the past two days did not affect water levels at major rivers in Pahang.

On a separate note, State Secretary Sallehuddin Ishak said all outdoor recreational activities in Pahang have been suspended between Nov 20 and Jan 20 next year, or a date to be announced later. NEW STRAITS TIMES

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