Has there ever been a time when we have so many major storms that have caused billions of dollars in damage and seen the death of thousands?
There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Luke 21:25 NIV
From the articles:The number of people killed by a week of torrential rains, triggering floods and landslides across Central America , has reached at least 80, officials say. El Salvador is the worst-affected, with 32 people killed, mostly buried in their houses by mudslides. The number of dead in Guatemala has risen to 28, while the total rose to 13 in Honduras and eight in Nicaragua . El Salvador has seen a record 1.2m (4 ft ) of rain, more than the previous record set by Hurricane Mitch in 1998.
_______________________________________The Thai premier on Monday said reconstruction from massive floods swamping vast swathes of the country is expected to cost the government over $3.3 billion -- a fifth more than previously estimated. Fears for the capital Bangkok appeared to have eased as authorities battled to contain Thailand 's worst flooding in decades, which has claimed over 300 lives, swallowed homes and shut down industry.
Thai PM says floods costs to top $3.3bn
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