Thirsty monkeys stop bus in Maharashtra, passengers offer them water amid heatwave

Key points

• A video of bus passengers offering water to a group of thirsty monkeys amid an intense heatwave in Maharashtra has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the impact of extreme summer conditions on wildlife.
• The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 21 at Khandala Ghat when a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus travelling on the Washim-Pusad route reached the ghat section.
• Read Full Story It so happened that a monkey suddenly appeared on the road and stood in front of the bus, briefly halting its movement.
• As passengers and the driver tried to move it aside, the animal did not leave the spot.
• Passengers soon realised the monkey appeared to be dehydrated in the scorching heat and offered it water from a bottle.