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Hong Kong subdivided flats reach extreme heat levels, study finds

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A recent study in Hong Kong revealed that residents in subdivided flats experienced indoor temperatures equivalent to 52.21 degrees Celsius due to high humidity. The survey, conducted by CarbonCare InnoLab and the Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance, involved 86 households and found that 80% of residents reported symptoms like dizziness and headaches. These conditions far exceeded the Hong Kong Observatory's threshold for hot nights, indicating severe heat stress for vulnerable populations. AI

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Hong Kong subdivided flats reach extreme heat levels, study finds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    Subdivided flat residents suffering in heat that feels like 52 degrees: study

    Indoor heat levels in Hong Kong’s subdivided flats and rooftop huts felt like a blistering 52.21 degrees Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) this summer, with 80 per cent of homemakers living in those homes reporting dizziness and headaches, according to a survey released on Sunday. The stu…

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