Sweat and Silence: Hong Kong's Heat Strain Warning System in Crisis Hong Kong's heat stress warning system for outdoor workers has come under intense scrutiny due to concerns it is inadequate in protecting those who work on the city's sweltering streets.
The Labour Department's alert signals have been criticized for failing to account for various factors that contribute to heat related illnesses.
Temperatures have consistently exceeded 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) over the past nine days, with a record breaking high of 36. 9 degrees Celsius (98.