Indoor ‘feels-like’ heat soars to 52 degrees in Hong Kong subdivided homes: study
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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A comprehensive research study examining living conditions in Hong Kong's subdivided housing units reveals alarming indoor temperature levels reaching 52 degrees Celsius equivalent. The investigation, which surveyed 86 households distributed across nine districts, documented significant health impacts on residents. Approximately 80 percent of homemakers reported experiencing dizziness and headaches, highlighting serious concerns about habitability standards and occupant wellbeing in these cramped residential spaces. The findings underscore urgent needs for improved ventilation systems and housing regulations in Hong Kong's densely populated urban areas.
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