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Hong Kong's subdivided flats become heat traps amid heatwave

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Hong Kong's subdivided flats are becoming dangerous heat traps during the current heatwave, with indoor temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Residents are facing significantly increased electricity bills to combat the heat, with some paying over HK$650 monthly for air conditioning. To cope, many seek refuge in public spaces like shopping centers and markets to avoid the exorbitant costs. AI

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Hong Kong's subdivided flats become heat traps amid heatwave

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    Hong Kong’s subdivided flats are turning into heat traps. But what’s the fix?

    Retiree Yang Fangxin’s 72 sq ft rooftop home, located on the ninth floor of a 62-year-old building in Sham Shui Po, has become a heat trap under Hong Kong’s scorching hot weather. The temperature in her home was above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) at around 5pm on Tuesday, …

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