All packed up but nowhere to go: Lucky were the few who could leave Mumbai for their homes just before the trains ground to a halt, leaving many wondering about how to get home
Stranded: Scores of people were left stranded outside major terminus stations like Lokmanya Tilak in Kurla in eastern Mumbai
The digital connection: Keeping in touch in the times of corona
Magic boxes: Despite their fragile appearance these tin boxes are keeping people safe
Stocking up the granary: With sudden announcement of the lockdown, Mumbaikars rushed to the nearest store to stock up their kitchens
Just another day? Lockdown or no lockdown, vegetable markets in India are always crowded
Running out of gas: With home deliveries currently unavailable, people bring their gas cylinders to a distribution point
Not yet mellowed time: The lockdown has also impacted supply of fruits
The duty calls: The entire Mumbai police force out in strength to enforce the lockdown
No time to gallivant: Mumbai police assuring that no one is out on the streets unnecessarily
A crowd nonetheless: Several vehicles stuck at a police checkpoint during the lockdown
Small steps in a big battle: Fumigation of neighbourhoods is but one small measure to keep Mumbai safe
The human touch: Several NGOs got together to help the homeless and the needy during the crisis
The welcoming light: Many Mumbaikars enthusiastically lit up candles in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call
The stranded selfies: Few tourists still stuck in Mumbai try to make the most of their forced stay
Dancing despite distress: While their parents may be struggling in these unprecedented circumstances, children always find a way to be happy
A million dollar smile: A smiling child foretells the return of good times
Ever since the lockdown began, people in Mumbai have dealt with it in their own way. A few lucky ones chose to pack their bags and leave for their hometown, while those who couldn’t, found themselves stuck in a crisis of a lifetime. Some decided to face it with grit and the rest decided to make the most of a bad moment.
