Don't be depressed: Gloom has its charm in the Yangtze Delta region

Wet and overcast weather will continue to dominate the Yangtze River Delta region, much to the dismay of residents, who have experienced a record low number of sunny hours since the start of winter in early December.

"Please get out and do your job now, sun! We need you more than ever," a Shanghai citizen said in a comment on the city's weather forecast on Shanghai Fabu, the social media account of the municipal government. The forecast warns people to expect rainy weather for at least another week.

Many residents of the region have felt their mood change with day after day of no sunshine - only cold weather, rain and overcast skies.