Informing about the presence of a rainbow
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Question
Is it true that one should not inform someone that there is currently a rainbow?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
Yes, it is correct. The poskim have written not to inform others about the presence of a rainbow, as the appearance of a rainbow indicates that the attribute of judgment is stretched in the world, and the one who informs about it is 'spreading slander' and speaking of the evil occurring at the moment.
However, our teacher, the Rav, shlita, has instructed that it is permissible to hint at the presence of a rainbow, just as it is permissible to hint that a person has passed away.
Source
Chayei Adam, Klal 63, Mishnah Berurah, Siman 329, Se'if Katan 1.
Regarding the permission to hint, see Gemara Pesachim 4.