Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after criticism

Hong Kong’s Heat Stress at Work warning system will be automatically upgraded when temperatures reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) across multiple districts, after labour authorities lowered its activation thresholds following criticism. Two weeks after the system — which advises outdoor workers to take measures to prevent heatstroke — drew criticism for failing to issue higher-level alerts despite scorching temperatures, the Labour Department on Thursday announced changes that will tak...

By Edith Lin