Five days of 'cosmic horror' to hit Samara with magnetic storms
Magnetic storms are associated with increased incidents of strokes, heart attacks, and hypertensive crises.
This week will be difficult for weather-sensitive residents of Samara. A series of magnetic storms will hit the region. On Monday, 26 January, the geomagnetic activity index will be 4 points. On Tuesday, 27 January, it will drop to two points. After a brief respite, weather-dependent people will again face a «cosmic game» of survival.
«On Wednesday, 28 January, the geomagnetic activity index will be 4 points. And on Thursday, 29 January, it will reach 5 points. This equates to a »weak magnetic storm«. The same level will remain on Friday, 30 January,» according to the forecast on the Gismeteo website.
On Saturday, 31 January, the geomagnetic activity index will decrease to 4 points.
According to open sources, a geomagnetic storm is a disturbance of the Earth«s geomagnetic field lasting from several hours to several days. Magnetic storms are caused by the arrival of disturbed solar wind streams in the vicinity of Earth. This phenomenon is one of the most important elements of solar-terrestrial physics and its practical part, usually referred to as »space weather«.
Magnetic storms affect blood viscosity, increasing it. The risk of blood clots increases, and the body«s gas exchange decreases. In hypertensive patients, blood pressure rises, while in people with low blood pressure, it drops even lower.
Doctors advise weather-sensitive people to drink more water, limit alcohol and salt intake, and avoid stress and nervous strain.
