Solar Storm Massive Update: Storm to hit Earth, may affect mobile networks, TV channels and …

Whether the solar storm will impact India remains uncertain, as these storms typically take a few days to reach Earth, explained Subramaniam.

Solar storm 2024: Following a powerful ‘X class solar flare’, the American scientists have warned of a solar storm which is likely to hit Earth. In India, the incoming solar storm could disrupt telecommunications, TV channels and satellites. According to a NDTV report, the ISRO experts have cautioned the Indian satellite operators to take all the necessary precautions, as the next few days could be crucial.

What is a solar storm?

A solar storm is an abrupt explosion of particles, energy, and magnetic fields, which the Sun blasts toward the solar system. It occur when the Sun emits huge bursts of energy in the form of solar flares and coronal mass ejections. These phenomena send a stream of electrical charges and magnetic fields toward the Earth at a speed of about three million miles per hour.

Solar storm 2024: Will it hit India?

Dr Annapurni Subramanian, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, said that the solar flare is very similar to the one that ocurred in May 2024. As a result, some form of interferences in the magnetosphere is expected, stated a report by NDTV.

Solar storm 2024: Will it hit India?

Talking to NDTV, Dr Annapurni Subramanian, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, said that the solar flare is very similar to the one that occurred in May 2024. As a result, some form of interference in the magnetosphere is expected.

Solar storm 2024: Date, time

Whether the solar storm will impact India remains uncertain, as these storms typically take a few days to reach Earth, explained Subramaniam. According to predictions, the solar storm “may or may not occur,” the report stated. On October 5, the United States experienced a solar storm, which resulted in faint northern lights visible in the northern regions of the country.