Shanghai is currently experiencing its longest period of no precipitation in 138 years, according to a report released on Monday by the Shanghai Municipal Meteorological Bureau.

Shanghai's urban areas have recorded just 132.9 mm of rainfall since the beginning of this year, the lowest level since 1873, said the report.

Shanghai already experienced a dry and cold winter last year, with the the lowest average temperatures recorded in the city since 1978, the report said.

Shanghai has had a relatively short spring as well, according to the report. Spring only lasted for 48 days this year, over 20 days shorter than the average 71-day spring, the report said.

It is predicted that the city will face unusually high temperatures over the coming summer months, according to the report.