Power supply and air-conditioning disruptions during Hong Kong’s ongoing heatwave have affected estate residents, office workers and even a funeral parlour, as an expert warned that the higher energy demand caused by the weather could trigger outages in older districts. The city has grappled with an intense heatwave in recent days, with scorching temperatures driven by a southwesterly airstream. On Sunday, the peak temperature at the forecaster’s headquarters hit levels unseen since 1884, when records began, reaching 36.9 degrees. Tuesday’s weather also took a toll on the Global Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom, where a power outage amid the extreme heat affected funeral services. “The ventilation system was down, so the management told mourners not to light incense or burn any paper offerings,” industry employee Chan Yan said.