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Indoor ‘feels-like’ heat soars to 52 degrees in Hong Kong subdivided homes: study

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A recent study conducted in Hong Kong reveals that residents of subdivided flats and rooftop huts experienced indoor heat levels equivalent to 52.21 degrees Celsius (126 degrees Fahrenheit) during the summer months. The findings highlight the extreme thermal conditions faced by individuals living in these high-density, low-quality housing environments.

According to the survey, 80 percent of homemakers residing in these units reported suffering from physical ailments such as dizziness and headaches. The data underscores significant public health concerns regarding the habitability of subdivided housing during periods of intense heat.

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