<p>On Saturday (May 7), the world may witness minor radio blackouts. Well, if you do, it may be due to a weak solar storm, which will pass through Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The NOAA gave vital information in a new space weather forecast, the media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This is happening as the sun has been witnessing a heightened activity for some months. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is currently emitting several powerful solar flares. The giant explosions of plasma, which are known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), are also released with flares sometimes. &nbsp;</p>

<p>When the CMEs pass through Earth, they temporarily compress the magnetic shield of the planet, which causes geomagnetic storms.&nbsp;These can muddle radio waves, take down power grids and damage satellites, a Live Science report said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per NOAA, the majority of the geomagnetic storms are mild. But the largest CMEs can lead to devastating storms. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Usually, the CMEs take around 15 to 18 hours to reach Earth after leaving the sun. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A gigantic "cannibal CME", which means two CMEs combined into one, had smashed into Earth in late March.</p>

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On Saturday (May 7), the world may witness minor radio blackouts. Well, if you do, it may be due to a weak solar storm, which will pass through Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said.

On Saturday (May 7), the world may witness minor radio blackouts. Well, if you do, it may be due to a weak solar storm, which will pass through Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. The NOAA gave vital information in a new space weather forecast, the media reports said. This is happening as the sun has been witnessing a heightened activity for some months. Also Read: Committing crimes on Moon or in orbit may turn illegal for Canadian astronauts soon It is currently emitting several powerful solar flares. The giant explosions of plasma, which are known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), are also released with flares sometimes. When the CMEs pass through Earth, they temporarily compress the magnetic shield of the planet, which causes geomagnetic storms. These can muddle radio waves, take down power grids and damage satellites, a Live Science report said. Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? × As per NOAA, the majority of the geomagnetic storms are mild. But the largest CMEs can lead to devastating storms. Usually, the CMEs take around 15 to 18 hours to reach Earth after leaving the sun. A gigantic "cannibal CME", which means two CMEs combined into one, had smashed into Earth in late March. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Warning! On May 7, solar storm will pass through Earth, says NOAA. Find out its effects

<p>The foundation stone laying ceremony for construction of a memorial for the late chief minister J Jayalalithaa will be held here on May 7, the ruling AIADMK said on Friday.</p>

<p>AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and co-coordinator K Palaniswami said in a statement that the ceremony would be held at the mausoleum of the late chief minister at the Marina beach at 8.30 am&nbspon Monday.</p>

<p>The two leaders said Jayalalithaa had served as chief minister for 16 years, adding she had strived for the well-being of Tamils and the Tamil language.</p>

<p>Jayalalithaa, admitted to a hospital in September 2016, breathed her last on December 5 that year.</p>


The two leaders said Jayalalithaa had served as chief minister for 16 years, adding she had strived for the well-being of Tamils and the Tamil language.

The foundation stone laying ceremony for construction of a memorial for the late chief minister J Jayalalithaa will be held here on May 7, the ruling AIADMK said on Friday. AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and co-coordinator K Palaniswami said in a statement that the ceremony would be held at the mausoleum of the late chief minister at the Marina beach at 8.30 am&nbspon Monday. The two leaders said Jayalalithaa had served as chief minister for 16 years, adding she had strived for the well-being of Tamils and the Tamil language. Jayalalithaa, admitted to a hospital in September 2016, breathed her last on December 5 that year.

Foundation stone ceremony for Jayalalithaa's memorial on May 7

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Foundation stone ceremony for Jayalalithaa's memorial on May 7