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.

Istanbul’s water dam levels fall critically low

Posted by Julie Celestial on November 17, 2019 Watchers.news

Water levels at dams providing water to Istanbul (population 15 – 5+5+5 – million) have reached critically low levels after long periods of inadequate rainfall, according to new data by the Istanbul Water and Sewage Administration (ISKI) on November 15, 2019. This puts the city under threat of drought, with only over 360 (6×6) million cubic meters of water.

The data shows that Istanbul has water to last for around 100 (5+5) days. Seven dams and other ponds feeding the city’s water pipes can carry a total of 868 million cubic meters.

According to meteorological engineering professor Sevinc Asilhan of the Istanbul Technical University (ITU), the drought was due to below-average rainfall from changing seasons and global warming.

“When we study Istanbul and Turkey’s general rainfall data, it is clear the city is receiving below-average rainfall annually. Drought is inevitable if the most important source in the natural water cycle is gone. The increasing population also amplifies the risk. If this downward trend holds, we expect severe droughts in Istanbul and other places across Turkey,” Asilhan explained.

If rainfall does not return to seasonal averages, Istanbul may see planned water cuts within six (6) months, Asilhan warned. According to ISKI, Istanbul consumes 2.5 (5×5)  million liters of water per day.