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Letter From Chongqing
How a Singaporean heatproofs himself to cope with 40 deg C summer in Chongqing
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People visiting the Chongqing People’s Square on June 11. Chongqing is one of China’s hottest cities, where high temperatures can last for more than 70 days.
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CHONGQING – As summer deepens with temperatures expected to soar above 40 deg C on consecutive days in Chongqing, I have filled the foyer in my apartment with gadgets and stuff I can use to stay cool if I have to step outdoors.
What used to be an empty wall is now adorned with pegboards holding a cap, an ultraviolet protection jacket, UV-blocking umbrellas, sunscreen and bug spray, in addition to a cubbyhole filled with sunglasses, cooling body wipes and the latest portable fans – the kind that promises to generate cold air.
