It is true, rain is not always beneficial, very small plants suffer from it.

More than anything @jonyoudyer , he was talking about the effects produced by all the minerals that rainwater contains that normal water does not contain, and not about its intensity, which sometimes causes great damage.

Regarding plants, we have made tagliatelle, capeletti and other Italian specialties with spinach, chard and pumpkins that we grow in the garden.

Cheers