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Hong Kong heatwave triggers power outages across city

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A heatwave in Hong Kong has led to power and air conditioning outages affecting residential estates, office buildings, and a funeral home. In Yuen Long, approximately 2,400 households in Shui Pin Wai Estate experienced a power loss due to a faulty underground cable. Similar issues were reported in the Wan Chai and Hung Hom areas. CLP Group, the power supplier for Kowloon and the New Territories, has apologized and is investigating the incidents, with power gradually being restored. AI

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Hong Kong heatwave triggers power outages across city

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Power, AC outages hit estate, office building and funeral home amid heatwave

    Power supply and air-conditioning disruptions across parts of Hong Kong have left residents sweltering in the extreme heat, with outages occurring at a housing estate, an office building and even a funeral home. In Yuen Long, about 2,400 households in Shui Pin Wai Estate and the …

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