rainy weather

(in pl) the rainy season, esp in tropical or sub-tropical climates

a dense flow or fall of something

There is nothing like a rain of bombs to start one trying to assess one's own achievement — Patrick White

said of rain: to fall in drops from the clouds

to fall or bestow in profusion

to send (things) down forcefully and in great numbers

Heavy blows were rained down on his head

to bestow (e.g. gifts or compliments) abundantly