Press Conference: Health Impacts and Spatial Pattern of Extreme Hot Weather in Hong Kong
24 Aug 2020
Key Findings
- Hot nights pose a greater threat to public health. In particular, consecutive hot nights
make the recovery and resting at night less effective.
- Senior citizens are more affected by hot weather at night.
- Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsuen Wan, Central, Sheung Wan, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai have more
hot nights compared with other districts.
Take Home Messages
- Prolonged extreme hot weather is associated with increased health risks,
especially for the vulnerable population groups.
- Extreme hot weather (at night) is commonly observed
in urban areas of Hong Kong due to the compact and high-density urban context.
- Citizens need to improve the awareness and preparedness to deal with such extreme heat events.
- Improving urban ventilation and greenery is highly recommended, especially in downtown areas.
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