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Kowloon West sleeping site recorded apparent temperature of 48.5°C, Impact HK survey finds

The July-to-August study also found severe pest problems affecting sleep and skin health, with 87% of respondents staying at their sites during extreme weather.

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Flat cut-paper illustration of four simplified Kowloon West urban sleeping-site settings connected by temperature, humidity and sampling markers, with coral heat bands reaching an apparent-temperature reading of 48.5°C and a blue cluster suggesting cooling, community and bathhouse support facilities

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