Kindu: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Latest air quality data: Kindu

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Pollution and air quality forecast for Kindu. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Kindu:

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 162 (Very bad Hazardous)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 164 (Very bad Hazardous)
ozone (O3) - 40 (Good)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 31 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 7 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 2200 (Moderate)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Kindu, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 6.

AQI 6 Very bad Hazardous

What is the air quality in Kindu today? Is the air polluted in Kindu?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air is severely polluted in Kindu. Healthy people in Kindu will experience reduced endurance in activities and may also show noticeably strong symptoms of respiratory problem. At the same time, other illnesses may be triggered in healthy people. Elders and the sick should remain indoors and avoid exercise in Kindu. Healthy individuals should avoid outdoor activities. Other residents should avoid outdoor activities in Kindu.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Kindu? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 162 (Very bad Hazardous) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Kindu in the last 7 days was: 277 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) and the lowest: 38 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Kindu? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Kindu is: 164 (Very bad Hazardous)

How is the O3 level today in Kindu? (ozone (O3))
40 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
31 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
7 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
2200 (Moderate)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 162 (Very bad Hazardous)

PM10 164 (Very bad Hazardous)

O3 40 (Good)

NO2 31 (Good)

SO2 7 (Good)

CO 2200 (Moderate)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Kindu

index	2026-08-27	2026-08-26	2026-08-25	2026-08-24	2026-08-23	2026-08-22	2026-08-21	2026-08-20
pm25	202 Very bad Hazardous	277 Very bad Hazardous	158 Very bad Hazardous	82 Very Unhealthy	38 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	55 Unhealthy	72 Unhealthy	39 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
pm10	206 Very bad Hazardous	282 Very bad Hazardous	162 Very bad Hazardous	85 Unhealthy	39 Moderate	58 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	75 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	40 Moderate
o3	154 Unhealthy	138 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	99 Moderate	75 Moderate	63 Good	77 Moderate	110 Moderate	79 Moderate
no2	26 Good	42 Moderate	23 Good	10 Good	2 Good	2 Good	8 Good	5 Good
so2	10 Good	13 Good	7 Good	3 Good	1 Good	1 Good	3 Good	2 Good
co	1945 Good	2734 Moderate	1442 Good	687 Good	444 Good	563 Good	604 Good	510 Good

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Kindu

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 162 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 164 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 40 (Good)

ozone (O3)

NO2 31 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 7.1 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 2200 (Moderate)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Kindu

index	2026-08-20	2026-08-21	2026-08-22	2026-08-23	2026-08-24	2026-08-25	2026-08-26	2026-08-27
pm25	39	72	55	38	82	158	277	202
pm10	40	75	58	39	85	162	282	206
o3	79	110	77	63	75	99	138	154
no2	5.3	7.8	2.3	2.1	10	23	42	26
so2	1.8	3	1.3	0.82	3	7.3	13	9.5
co	510	604	563	444	687	1442	2734	1945

* Pollution data source: https://openaq.org () The data is licensed under CC-By 4.0

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Kindu

16-day weather forecast for Kindu: today around 37°C (rain), lows near 23°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 12 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Kindu

The UV index in Kindu today is 6.2 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Kindu — compare nearby locations.

Bukavu 12 µg/m³
Uvira 20 µg/m³
BujumburaBurundi 20 µg/m³
Goma 35 µg/m³
Kinshasa 28 µg/m³
Lubumbashi 38 µg/m³
Mbuji-Mayi 73 µg/m³
Kisangani 40 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Kindu today?

The current average PM2.5 across Kindu is about 162 µg/m³, rated “Very bad Hazardous”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Kindu?

Right now PM2.5 in Kindu averages about 162 µg/m³ (“Very bad Hazardous”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Kindu?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Kindu was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 (about 277 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Kindu today?

The UV index in Kindu today is 6.2 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Kindu?

A moderate breeze (about 12 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.