This is the adorable moment a black bear cooled off in a pool as temperatures soared in Southeast Asia.

The creature was spotted rolling around in the water at the Safari World zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 2.

Officials at the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) said that dozens of regions across the country have seen record temperatures in April, with new highs beating records held as far back as 1958.

Across Southeast Asia, soaring temperatures have lead to a strain on national grids as locals turn on the electricity for air conditioning.

The country's weather bureau warned people to stay indoors, with temperatures this week topping 40 degrees Celsius.

In addition to the demand for water and electricity, locals have been buying sunscream.