Srinagar, May 29 -- The Sun has unleashed two powerful solar flares that could potentially disrupt modern technology, including internet connectivity, satellite operations, GPS systems, and power grids, according to recent data from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).

The flares were recorded on May 14, with the first detected at 1:38 AM AEST (11:38 AM ET, May 13) and the second at 6:25 PM AEST (4:25 AM ET, May 14). Both events fall into the X-class category, the most intense type of solar flare, with strengths measured at X1.2 and X2.7 respectively.

NASA released images showing the bright flash of extreme ultraviolet light - highlighted in red - emitted by the Sun's hot material during the flare events. These flares are part of a ...