It might sound impossible, but under the right conditions, rain can appear to fall upward. This happens when strong winds blow the falling drops back into the air. On the ground, you might see rain spray moving upward from the pavement or water surfaces during gusty weather. In mountainous areas, powerful updrafts can even lift raindrops before they hit the ground.
Another case is when rain is falling from tall buildings or cliffs and wind pushes it sideways or back up, creating the illusion that it’s rising instead of falling. While gravity always pulls water down, wind can temporarily overpower that pull, making rain behave in surprising ways.
The world is full of weather quirks, and at Vero Q&A we love exploring the science behind them. Next time you’re caught in a storm, watch closely, you might just see the rain “defy” gravity.