The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said in a statement yesterday that the amount of rubbish on Hac Sa Beach has increased significantly in recent days, with about four tonnes per day over the past few days, more than double the usual amount, which the bureau “has immediately removed”.
The statement said the bureau estimates that the recent floods and continued rainfall in the upper Pearl River have caused debris and rubbish from the surrounding areas upstream, to be washed into the river and the sea along the coast of Macau, while the recent easterly to south-easterly winds caused more debris and rubbish from the sea to drift onto Hac Sa Beach.
According to the statement, Hac Sa Beach has been largely returned to a clean state after Sunday’s clean-up by the bureau, but litter will continue to drift onto the beach. The bureau admitted that the predicament was expected to persist for some time.
In addition, a scattering of dead fish has recently been seen near Fai Chi Kei and the Inner Harbour, according to the statement, which pointed out that the bureau has sent boats to clean up the area, adding that it will continue to monitor the situation along the coast and at Hac Sa Beach.
Members of the public can call 6618 8644 or 6658 5336 during office hours to report if they see rubbish accumulating on the sea, shore or beach.
This undated photo provided by DSAMA shows a rubbish-free Hac Sa Beach.
