For almost two months in a row, with small breaks, the Earth has been experiencing a prolonged magnetic storm that has been ongoing since the beginning of March. On Wednesday, April 23, experts recorded a strong magnetic storm of the G-3 level (K-index 6), which will continue on Thursday, April 24.
This is stated in the Meteoagent application, which tracks solar activity and its impact on the Earth.
Experts have been recording increased geomagnetic activity on Earth since the first decade of March - almost every day our planet is attacked by magnetic storms with K-indexes of 7, 6 or 5, which are high, as well as slightly weaker magnetic storms - with a K-index of 4. All of them can affect human life and lead to a decrease in overall well-being.
According to experts, the solar storm will continue to hold the Earth captive on April 24, and on April 25, the strength of the magnetic storm will drop to the G-2 level (K-index 4). However, it is worth noting that all scientists' forecasts are preliminary, since solar activity is very variable and the situation can change even several times a day.
Magnetic storms affect a person's well-being and vital activities. Weather-dependent people, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases may experience a deterioration in well-being. Often, during magnetic storms, headaches, dizziness, nausea, joint pain, fatigue, and insomnia occur.
During strong magnetic storms, from K-index 4 and above, many people on the planet may experience a deterioration in well-being.
How to protect yourself during magnetic storms
During periods of disturbance of the Earth's magnetic field, doctors recommend limiting yourself in consuming harmful foods, especially excessively fried, spicy, salty or sweet. Experts also recommend giving up coffee, alcohol, energy drinks. Instead, it is better to consume more fruits, vegetables, greens and fish. It is also important to ensure sufficient consumption of plain water - at least 1.5 liters per day.
If your health condition worsens significantly, you should definitely seek help from doctors.
Earlier, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center reported whether there will be frosts in early May.