An umbrella is useful in a mild rain, but when it rains cats and dogs an umbrella is of little help.

I was on the point of leaving home when a light rain started to fall.

There was a light rain yesterday.

There was a light rain yesterday.

There was a light rain yesterday.

There was a light rain yesterday.

There was a light rain yesterday.

I was on the point of leaving home when a light rain started to fall.

The rain has let up, so we can begin.

The rain has let up.