Komatsu City heatstroke death of 80‑year‑old man amid three‑day alert

An 80‑year‑old man in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, died from heatstroke after his family reported that the air conditioner was not running. The incident occurred while the prefecture had issued a heat‑related alert for the third consecutive day. Officials noted this was the first heatstroke fatality in the prefecture for the year.

The death underscores the heightened risk for elderly residents during prolonged hot weather and the importance of adhering to heat‑alert warnings.