We are well known for several kinds of natural calamities, including low rain, heavy rain, storms, typhoons, and tidal waves. But there is a city on this earth without rain for nine hundred years. Its city is Lima which is known as the capital of Peru. It is believed that this city is witnessing the effects of unusual climate change worldwide.
Experts blame the geographical location of the town as the reason behind no rain. The amount of rainfall in the Sahara desert is higher than in the capital of Peru. You can think of it as the driest region in the world. Fresh and green plants are still standing here which is interesting as there is no rain. The city is calm and foggy throughout the year. During cold weather, the temperature reaches up to 16 degrees Celsius. The temperature does not exceed 23 degrees Celsius during summer.
Most houses in the city do not have roofs because of the lack of rain. The sea is at its side; therefore, there is no problem with water. The total population of this city is 90 lakhs. Most people here are of Japanese descent. There are also people of European descent living here.
The capital city, Lima still standing despite not raining for 900 years. Most say that it is the ‘wonder city.’ It lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. This city contains its own culture and bears a rich history. It is the rainiest city in Peru. Less than 7.6 mm of rainfall in the entire year is considered a rainless city. Because it equals no rain, this city has not seen any lightning or heavy rain for such a long time.
