Kerala: Man Reportedly Dies of Sunstroke in Kannur Amid Rising Heat

The temperature has risen across the state and with that the risk of sunstroke. In Kerala a 37-year-old man undergoing treatment for sunstroke died on Thursday, April 23 morning. The deceased identified as Sunil Kumar, a native of Pallippoyil in Kannur  was engaged in digging a well at his house at around 11 am on Wednesday, April 22. 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. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather bulletin issued on April 23, 2026, Southern India will experience volatile weather including scattered thunderstorms and significant heat. Heat wave conditions are expected in isolated areas of Kerala on April 23 and 24, while hot and humid weather is likely in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Coastal Karnataka through April 27.

The IMD advises residents to avoid heat exposure, stay hydrated, and consume ORS or homemade drinks. Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-50 kmph) are forecast for Kerala, Mahe, and Karnataka from April 23-27. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam can expect similar conditions until April 25, and Rayalaseema and Telangana on April 23 and 24. Lightning warnings are in effect for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal for the first 48 hours of the forecast period.