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.
4,500 people displaced, 6 killed, 49 injured, 500 homes affected, as widespread floods hit Senegal
Posted by Teo Blašković on October 4, 2019 Watchers.news
Widespread floods affected nearly 9 000 people in Senegal over the past 20 days. 4 500 were displaced, 6 killed and 49 injured, IFRC reports. Extensive damage was reported in Rufisque and Guédiawaye departments in Dakar Region and Kaolack department in Kaolack Region.
The rains started on September 10 and continued through 17th but by 15th and 16th, the cumulated floodwaters started causing widespread flooding in Dakar and Kaolack regions.
The flooding has led to widespread destruction of livelihoods, as farms fields have been washed away, IFRC said.
The Senegalese Red Cross Society (SRCS) in collaboration with local authorities conducted a rapid assessment on September 17. The results of this initial assessment revealed that 8 919 people, or 991 households, have been affected and are in a precarious situation.
6 deaths have been reported in Dakar. 4 people died after being struck by lightning, and 2 drowned. Kaolack reported no deaths.
About 4 500 people are still displaced in both affected regions and are most vulnerable at this time. That’s 500 households or 50.4% of all affected people.
The most affected people are women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities who are now being sheltered in schools with limited access to essential services.
The most urgent needs are water, hygiene, and sanitation.
Risks for water-borne diseases like malaria, diarrhea, and dermatitis are also high due to limited access to drinking water and sanitation, as well as appropriate sanitation facilities.
The flood-affected areas are particularly prone to malaria and other water-borne diseases since populations cohabit with sewage and stagnant water that have been there since the previous years.
Displaced people are accommodated in temporary collective shelters (schools) as well as in unfinished houses while the duration of the displacement/situation is unknown based on the continuation of the rains.