👉 Rainstorms are periods of heavy precipitation that occur when there is sufficient moisture in the atmosphere to form water droplets or ice crystals. Rain can come from a variety of sources, including thunderstorms, wind, and snowmelt. In the context of meteorology, a "rainstorm" refers to the accumulation of raindrops on surfaces as they fall through the atmosphere. This process is characterized by the rapidity at which water droplets form and their ability to stick together in sheets that can be