ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) spokesman Khalid Mehmood Malik Monday revealed that this year expected excessive rain fall will benefit local farmers for winter crops and massive rainfall in January and February would restock reservoirs and fulfill the demand of water in summer. Talking to PTV news channel, he said due to climate change the intensity of cold was recorded low as compared to last years but this excessive rainfall would benefit our crops and water reservoirs in Dams. He said heavy snow over mountains would be beneficial for melting glaciers and summer runoff into the major water reservoirs. He said that these blessed heavy rains had also created new rays of hope for farmers all across the country as bumper production of various crops cultivated during the season including wheat, mustard and gram were forecast during this season. Which will improve farmers earning potential and helping revive tepid rural demand that has stung Pakistan economic growth, he added. More rains and snowfall in different parts of country including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan during next 24 Hours will continue. Replying a Question, he also advised the tourists not to make unnecessary visits in … Continue reading Excessive rainfall is beneficial for winter crops, water reserves in Dams: PMD