Blog note: And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11). Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. This verse from Luke is one of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains that occur in greater severity, frequency, size and duration prior to giving birth. End of note.

Unprecedented October rains hit desert nation of Qatar, causing major flash floods

Posted by TW on October 20, 2018. Watchers.news.

Intense thunderstorms produced strong winds and dropped heavy rain over the desert nation of Qatar on October 19 and 20, 2018, causing severe flash flooding across the country. Heavy rain is expected to continue into Monday, October 22. Motorists are advised to exercise extra caution on the roads, residents to avoid all marine activities.

Heavy rainfall is falling over much of Qatar since around 12:00 local time, October 19, limiting visibility to less than 1 km (1.2 miles) in parts of the country and causing partial closures of some roads and tunnels in and around Doha.

“Unstable weather conditions resulting from an extension of a low pressure system continues affecting the country,” Civil Aviation Authority and Qatar Meteorology Department said in a statement.

“Doha and most areas of the state witnessed unprecedented rains of variable intensity on October 19 concentrating mainly in all areas of Doha. It was thundery at times accompanied with strong winds reaching 78 km/h (48 mph), raising dust and causing poor visibility in some areas. Weather charts indicate that scattered thunderstorms are likely to continue during the coming two days, especially at noon time.”

Moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded, with a maximum of 84 mm (3.3 inches) in Abu Hamoor which is considered the highest amount ever recorded in Doha area during the month of October.

In addition, 31 mm (1.2 inches) was recorded in Ras Iafan and 23 mm (0.9 inches) in Alkhor.

3-hr rainfall accumulation models suggested up to 20 mm (0.78 inches) of rain over many parts of the country, including Doha.

On average, Doha receives just 1.1 mm (0.04 inches) during the entire month of October and 75 mm (2.95 inches) per year.

Many apartment buildings on the Pearl Qatar, as well as major municipalities in the capital Doha suffered flooding almost immediately after storms arrived.

Tunnels currently closed: Al Massila, Al Sadd, Al Rayyan / 22 Feb, Immigration Intersection, Al Rayyan Road tunnels and Omar bin Al Khattab tunnel.

Authorities are urging drivers to avoid using these tunnels until they’re cleared and open for traffic. Sea riders are advised to take caution especially during afternoon and evening time where thunderstorms are likely to form.

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue affecting the country on October 21 and into Monday, October 22.