Hong Kong's Heat Wave Highlights a Larger Inequality Issue As families frolic in snow parks and malls to escape record breaking temperatures, it becomes clear that this isn't just about staying cool – it's also about who gets to escape.
The helpers, mostly women from Southeast Asia, are stuck outside in the sweltering heat, their sweat soaked uniforms a testament to their thankless labor.
The Observatory's records show temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius in parts of the city, with Sheung Shui reaching an astonishing 39. 7 degrees Celsius.