In this video clip of a swimming pool in a residential complex in the Indian city of Mumbai, a group of monkeys are making the best of their freedom by jumping from balconies and beating the scorching heat of the season, while Indians are locked down amid the coronavirus.
A 21-day countrywide lockdown, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China, has brought India to a standstill. The government has suspended all means of transport and shutt down all establishments, apart from essential services, as people have been urged to stay indoors.