Hong Kong’s Labour Department announced plans to overhaul its heat stress warning system following criticism of its ineffectiveness during recent record temperatures. The current system was described as “decorative” after only issuing the lowest-level alert despite extreme heat. Labour Commissioner Sam Hui stated the department will collaborate with the Hong Kong Observatory to implement improvements. The revamp aims to ensure the system accurately reflects and responds to dangerous heat conditions for outdoor workers. The previous alerts failed to adequately warn of the risks, raising concerns about worker safety. Details of the changes and a timeline for implementation have not yet been released, but officials acknowledge the need for a more robust and responsive system. This follows concerns raised by a former weather official regarding the system’s limitations.