Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… 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).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several 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, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.

Deadly floods hit Istanbul after 4.5 inches of rain in 90 minutes, Turkey

Posted by Teo Blašković on August 18, 2019 Watchers.news

Extremely heavy rain hit Istanbul and other cities in NW Turkey on August 17, 2019, causing severe flooding in which one person lost its life.

Streets and basements were flooded, drivers stranded and public transport disrupted after heavy rain hit Turkish city of Istanbul (population 15 million) on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

The rain started falling early in the day and increased around noon.

As much as 113 mm (4.44 inches) of rain fell on parts of the region in only 90 minutes. On average, Istanbul receives 24 mm (0.94 inches) of rain in July, 32 mm (1.25 inches) in August, 46 mm (1.81 inches) in September, 73 mm (2.87 inches) in October, 91 mm (3.58 inches) in November and 124 mm (4.88 inches) in December. June, July and August are usually the city’s driest months

Flash floods were reported in lower parts and seafront areas of the city including major transport hubs such as Eminönü, Beşiktaş, Üsküdar, Karaköy, Kadıköy and Kabataş, the Daily Sabah reports.

Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest covered markets, was flooded and forced to evacuate.

One person was found dead under the Unkapanı Underpass near the Golden Horn in Fatih district. Reports said the man could be one of the homeless seeking shelter in the underpass, where floodwaters reached 190 cm (6.2 feet) in depth. It is not clear whether the man drowned during the flood or was unconscious or dead before the flood, DS said.

Ferry services were canceled at 13:00 local time, due to weather conditions and low visibility, and restored at 14:00.