Is Digital Transmission really better than Cable Transmission?

The Indian government has passed a bill to make all television transmission in India to be digital. But is this really good for the viewers. I am really sick and tired of how many times the TV transmission just stops whenever there is cloud cover or rains!! Does this mean that during the rainy season there would be no television viewership for the viewers? What do you think about Digital transmission vs. Cable Transmission? Cheers! Ram