Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23pm on 21 May 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
NASA has issued an alert after a powerful X2.7-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4087 on May 14, 2025. The flare has already caused radio blackouts across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME), the solar storm is expected to hit Earth, potentially disrupting GPS systems, satellite operations, and even causing power outages. As the Sun nears its solar maximum in the 11-year cycle, NASA warns of more such intense events. Global authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising precautionary measures to minimize technological disruptions. (PC: Business Standard)
