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.
Worst drought in 40 years turns tap water saline, impacts health and agriculture, Thailand. Videos.
Posted by Julie Celestial on January 17, 2020 Watchers.news
Thailand is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, causing tap water to turn saline as the water level at Chao Phraya River– a major water source– dropped too low to keep seawater out. According to authorities, the dry spell is also affecting water for drinking and farming, causing problems among citizens.
As tap water turned salty in parts of Bangkok, citizens feared that it might have adverse health effects. The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority responded to public panic, saying that a small amount of salt in drinking water will not pose harm.
“Salty tap water may add more sodium to the body, but it’s a small amount,” MWA official Phanphimon Wipulakon said. However, health experts still urged people, especially those with kidney disorders, to be more cautious.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the recommended salt intake for adults is less than 5 g (0.17 oz), or just under a teaspoon per day.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) expected this to be the worst drought in four decades, and the saline intrusion is just one indication of dry conditions pointing to it.
“Drought has come earlier this year, and it’s affecting both waters for agriculture as well as for drinking,” said Surapong Sarapa, TMD head of forecasting. “More parts of the country than in the past could be impacted,” he warned.
Suppakorn Chinvanno, a climate expert at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University, attested that the drought conditions worsened saltwater intrusion which can have severe impacts on health and agriculture.
“It is becoming a more serious issue, with the intrusion coming farther inland this year and earlier in the season,” he said. “It will have a serious impact on agriculture in the region, as rice is a very water-intensive crop.”
The dry spell jeopardizes crop production and rural demand in a country where there are around 11 million people in the agricultural industry.
“Drought could stop people from spending even if they aren’t directly affected,” said Somprawin Manprasert, Chief Economist at Bank of Ayudha Pcl. This, in turn, would trigger a downward economic spiral.
On Tuesday, January 7, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha urged the public to take shorter showers in order to save water. The government also set up a water command center to coordinate its response. Around 6 billion baht or 198 million dollars have been allocated to prevent water shortages.
