Hong Kong is experiencing significant warming, with official figures indicating a nearly half-degree Celsius rise per decade. The city’s summer months are becoming longer and hotter, and the number of “very hot days” has quadrupled since the 2000s, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.
Outdoor workers, such as construction and cleaning staff, are increasingly exposed to heatstroke and other heat-stress-related health issues. These include dizziness, headache, nausea, and the worsening of pre-existing chronic conditions. Some workers report noticeable increases in sweating and discomfort due to the higher temperatures.
The Hong Kong Observatory recorded its highest temperature in history at its main monitoring station on August 9th, reaching 36.9°C (98.4°F). Even higher temperatures were recorded in the outskirts of the city on the same day.
Source: Mongabay