Kannur, April 23 -- A 37-year-old man undergoing treatment for sunstroke died on Thursday morning, marking a heat-related fatality in the district amid rising temperatures.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar, a native of Pallippoyil in Kannur.

The incident occurred around 11 am on Wednesday while Sunil was engaged in digging a well at his house. He later collapsed and was rushed to a nearby clinic in Pallippoyil before being shifted to a private hospital. Though his condition initially showed signs of improvement, he passed away early in the morning.

Hospital authorities said the cause of death was likely sunstroke. Sunil's funeral will be held at 10 am on Friday.

Meanwhile, according to the India Meteorological Departmen...