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Extreme heat grips Hong Kong as labour groups urge district-level index
Parts of northern Hong Kong including Yuen Long and Ta Kwu Ling surpass 35 degrees before noon.
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Hong Kong records hottest day in 142 years as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
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Families cool off in snow parks and malls as helpers struggle in record heat
Observatory records highest temperature in 142 years in the afternoon, saying hot weather will continue until midweek.
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Calls for system review after lowest alert in force during record-breaking heat
Amber heat-stress warning remained in place despite scorching temperatures.
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Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert
Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.
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Hong Kong considers lowering heat-stress warning thresholds amid criticism
Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning failed to rise during city’s hottest day on record.
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Editorial | Hong Kong must act fast to protect workers from heat distress
The government needs to deliver on its pledge to address the shortfalls of the city’s heat stress warning system.
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Extreme heat grips Hong Kong as labour groups urge district-level index
Parts of northern Hong Kong including Yuen Long and Ta Kwu Ling surpass 35 degrees before noon.
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How Hong Kong can protect manual workers bearing brunt of heatwave
Heatwave has taken toll on indoor and outdoor workers, triggering calls for authorities to review heat stress prevention measures.
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Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?
Heat Stress at Work Warning system is intended to alert outdoor manual workers and those indoors with limited ventilation to risks.
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Relief after 9 blistering days as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning
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