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.

Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh. Videos.

Posted by Vicky Parmar on August 18, 2019. Watchers.news

Extensive rainfall, floods and landslides are wreaking havoc across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on August 17 and 18, 2019. The state has so far received 200% above average rains this monsoon.

Incessant rains in Himachal Pradesh have led to the death of 18 people since August 17, 2019.

The rains have left hundreds of people stranded as several roads including national highways have been extensively damaged due to the landslides.

Eight people have died in Shimla, two each in Kullu, Simaur, Chamba, and Solan. One death each has been confirmed in Una and Lahaul-Spiti districts. Two persons were killed in a house collapse in Chamba district, according to Chamba Suprindentant of Police Monica Bhutunguru. In Kullu, a man fell into a drain even when locals tried to rescue him. A tourist died in a landslide in Kullu between Manikaran and Barsheni, according to Kullu Deputy Commissioner Richa Verma. In Solan district, 2 persons were killed in a building collapse at Manakpura which falls under Baddi Tehsil. 

The Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur mentioned on August 18, 2019, that all the Deputy Commissioners have been asked to keep a close watch on the current situation and make sure there is complete safety of the people. “Tourists have also been advised to stay away from river beds as there is always the possibility of a sudden rise in water levels due to flash floods,” he said. The Chief Minister added that Himachal Pradesh has suffered a loss of nearly 490 crore Rupees in this monsoon.

All the schools and colleges will remain closed on August 19, 2019, in Shimla, capital of Himachal Pradesh, and other parts of the region.

On August 18, 2019, the showers were the highest rainfall recorded in Himachal Pradesh over the past 70 years according to IMD. 

The state has so far received 200% above average rains this monsoon.