Rain On The Rooftop

The droplets of water hit with systematic precision one after another. They create their own rhythm, like a dance of molecules caught in midair, and aided down by gravity. Softly they fall, and glide into pools reflecting all light. Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated—that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides suitable conditions for many types of ecosystem, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation.