2nd Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
The adverse situations outlined in the following examples will be juxtaposed with passages of scripture, containing predictions and mitigation, where applicable, so we all could see clearly that God has not left us without any hope, but instead has provided a way of escape for all those who will believe.
[1] Water is disappearing in the West – and not just during the summer. By Hannah Gard, CNN. “The West’s historic drought has many impacts, including water shortages, more severe wildfire seasons and unprecedented heat waves, to name a few. Snow runoff is a critical fresh water source around the world; around a sixth of Earth’s population uses runoff for drinking, farming, power and other uses, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A snow drought in the West appeared early last winter, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The paltry snow pack, paired with well-below normal rainfall and extreme heat, is at the core of the region’s water-supply concerns. On Thursday, the US Drought Monitor reported 93% of the West is in drought, the most expansive drought in that region in modern records.
Michael Dettinger, a hydrologist for the US Geological Survey, said this year’s snow melt runoff was bad on several fronts. The first was the snow drought itself. By April 1, winter precipitation was just 50% of normal, and the snow that did fall contained 40% less water than it normally does. The second problem was that the air in California has been so dry, the runoff evaporated before it reached the reservoirs.
Isaiah 33:16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
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