- By Aditya Jha
- Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Solar Storms 2026: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has warned that a series of powerful solar flares from the Sun is likely to damage several key services. The space agency stated that the situation is being closely monitored, adding that the solar storms lead to severe damage to satellites, television signals, and power grids. The officials stated that over 50 satellites are being monitored, as the storms could disrupt the services.
While providing details, the senior officials stated that the ISRO satellites are being monitored due to a possibility of radio blackouts due to the storm. "There is a strong possibility of radio blackouts. All ISRO satellites are being monitored very closely," Anil Kumar, Director of ISTRAC, was quoted as saying by NDTV. "Any communication loss will be attended to immediately," he added. He further stated that the mission control centres have been directed to stay alert.
What Led To The Storm?
The solar storms suddenly erupted due to the intensification of Active Region 14366, a magnetically complex sunspot cluster, over the past few days. The agency stated that Active Region 14366 has produced four strong storms in the past few days, leading to the situation. It further informed that the region has also produced an X8.1-class flare, the most intense flare of 2026.
Apart from this, NASA stated that the storm peaked around February 2, adding that it was the brightest flare in the past several months. The storm is ranked among the top 20 flares recorded in the past three decades.
Does It Harm Humans?
While the flares do not directly harm the humans, the electromagnetic radiation can severely damage the ionosphere, the charged layer of Earth's upper atmosphere. The scientists also asserted that Aditya-L1, India's solar observatory, has also played a key role in observing the situation.