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flag 2024 heat wave threatens elderly Hong Kong residents in subdivided, poorly-ventilated housing units.

flag Hong Kong's elderly face heightened risks due to the city's rising temperatures and the worsening housing crisis. flag Many seniors live in small, poorly ventilated subdivided units, which are prevalent in the world's most expensive housing market. flag Experts predict 2024 to be the hottest year on record, making living conditions in these cramped spaces even more hazardous. flag The number of subdivided units has grown rapidly, leaving limited affordable housing options for elderly residents like 84-year-old Chun Loi, who has been on a waiting list for public housing for over six years.

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