Breakdown of ame ga yande yokatta.
がga
subject particle
雨ame
rain
止むyamu
to stop
止む is used when something stops on its own. It's often used for weather phenomena, such as rain or snow.
止まる is a broader term that can be used for any sort of cessation of movement or action.
～て よかった～te yokatta
I’m glad that…; It’s good that…
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