Hong Kong's Hidden Heatwave: A Crisis in the Shadows of a City in Bloom The sun kissed facade of Hong Kong belies a dark reality for thousands of its residents.
While tourists flock to the city's beaches and Victoria Peak, those living in subdivided flats and rooftop huts are suffering through temperatures that feel like a blistering oven.
A recent study has shed light on this hidden heatwave, revealing that indoor temperatures in these inadequate housing units soared to 52 degrees Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) during the summer months.