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

Latest air quality data: Gandajika

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

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 111 (Very bad Hazardous)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 116 (Very Unhealthy)
ozone (O3) - 64 (Good)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 17 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 3 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 620 (Good)

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

AQI 6 Very bad Hazardous

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

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air is severely polluted in Gandajika. Healthy people in Gandajika 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 Gandajika. Healthy individuals should avoid outdoor activities. Other residents should avoid outdoor activities in Gandajika.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Gandajika? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 111 (Very bad Hazardous) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Gandajika in the last 7 days was: 104 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 54 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Gandajika? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Gandajika is: 116 (Very Unhealthy)

How is the O3 level today in Gandajika? (ozone (O3))
64 (Good)

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

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

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
620 (Good)

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

PM2,5 111 (Very bad Hazardous)

PM10 116 (Very Unhealthy)

O3 64 (Good)

NO2 17 (Good)

SO2 3 (Good)

CO 620 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Gandajika

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	90 Very Unhealthy	74 Unhealthy	56 Unhealthy	54 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	58 Unhealthy	67 Unhealthy	74 Unhealthy	104 Very Unhealthy
pm10	94 Unhealthy	78 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	60 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	57 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	61 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	71 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	78 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	108 Unhealthy
o3	130 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	128 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	127 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	135 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	133 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	165 Unhealthy	161 Unhealthy	160 Unhealthy
no2	10 Good	9 Good	6 Good	4 Good	6 Good	5 Good	6 Good	14 Good
so2	3 Good	2 Good	1 Good	1 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	3 Good
co	512 Good	414 Good	388 Good	472 Good	570 Good	785 Good	750 Good	783 Good

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Gandajika

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 111 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 116 (Very Unhealthy)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 64 (Good)

ozone (O3)

NO2 17 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 2.9 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 620 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Gandajika

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	104	74	67	58	54	56	74	90
pm10	108	78	71	61	57	60	78	94
o3	160	161	165	133	135	127	128	130
no2	14	6	5.2	5.6	4.5	6	8.5	10
so2	3	2	2	1.6	1.4	1.4	2	2.5
co	783	750	785	570	472	388	414	512

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

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Democratic Republic of the Congo

16-day weather forecast for Democratic Republic of the Congo: today around 37°C (rain), lows near 23°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 8 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Democratic Republic of the Congo

The UV index in Democratic Republic of the Congo today is 8.9 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Gandajika — compare nearby locations.

Kinshasa 28 µg/m³
Lubumbashi 38 µg/m³
Mbuji-Mayi 73 µg/m³
Kisangani 40 µg/m³
Kananga 161 µg/m³
Likasi 61 µg/m³
Kolwezi 59 µg/m³
Tshikapa 123 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Gandajika today?

The current average PM2.5 across Gandajika is about 111 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 Gandajika?

Right now PM2.5 in Gandajika averages about 111 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 Gandajika?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Gandajika was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 104 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Gandajika today?

The UV index in Gandajika today is 8.9 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Gandajika?

A moderate breeze (about 8 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.