Sunday, 29 June 2025

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF RAIN

 

                ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF RAIN          

            Rain is defined as : “Water that falls from the sky in separate drops.”

            It is part of nature’s cycle of seasons. As we have winter, summer, spring, autumn, we also have the rainy season twice in a year. Its various names as per its intensity are: drizzle, shower, downpour, cloudburst, storm, tempest, and squall etc. Monsoon is a period of very heavy rain particularly in summer. . There is both summer rain which is for a long period, and also winter rain comparatively for a shorter period.

 

            A quote on advantages and disadvantages  of rain says: It offers numerous benefits like replenishing water sources and supporting plant life, but it can also cause flooding and disrupt daily life. While it’s vital for agriculture and the environment, excessive rain can lead to destructive floods and health issues.

           

            While ecosystem regulation, nutrient replenishment and hydroelectric power are advantages of rain ;  flooding, infrastructure damage, disease outbreaks, transport disruptions, and agricultural losses are its disadvantages.

 

            The English general and statesman Sir William Waller (1597-1668 ) rightly said : Vexed sailors curse the rain for which poor shepherds prayed in vain.

 

            To imagine the survival of life on earth without both the advantages and disadvantages of rain is impossible.

           

            Some popular quotes about rain are:

 

*The rain reminds us that growth often comes from the storms we endure.  

* In the monsoon’s embrace, nature dances in celebration of life.

* Rainy days teach us the beauty of finding joy in the simplest of things.

*There is a uniqueness calmness that comes from watching raindrops create a world of their own.

 

            Finally, an answer to why is rain inspiring?

 

Answer: It encourages contemplation and introspection, urging us to ponder life’s mysteries. Through its rhythmic patter, rain narrates stories of resilience, reminding us that even the darkest storms give way to clear skies.”

           

            According to this writer : Rain removes every kind of dryness from life, love and land on which we live.

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G.R.Kanwal

29 June 2025

           

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