Air Quality near eMbalenhle
Right now
The most recent data we hold from World Air Quality Index arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by World Air Quality Index today.
It is the 3rd strongest of the 12 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 18 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 9 September 2026. 7 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
World Air Quality Index reported: AQI 153 (Unhealthy) at eMbalenhle North, Gert Sibande, South Africa
The air quality index read 153 (Unhealthy) at the eMbalenhle North, Gert Sibande, South Africa station.
An estimated 93,156 people live within 5 km of this point.
Nearby, since 18 August 2026
- September 9, 2026 · score 53 · 0.0 km
- September 4, 2026 · score 59 · 0.0 km
- September 3, 2026 · score 46 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: World Air Quality Index. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 46 out of 100, at 61 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Air Quality |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 46 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 61% |
| Coordinates | -26.5364, 29.0725 |
| Nearest City | eMbalenhle (1 km) |
| Population Exposed | 93.2K within 5 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://aqicn.org/city/@12571 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Aqi | 153 |
| AqiCategory | Unhealthy |
| StationName | eMbalenhle North, Gert Sibande, South Africa |
| StationUid | 12571 |
Safety Information
When air quality is hazardous: stay indoors with windows closed, and run a filtered air purifier if you have one. Avoid outdoor exercise. Children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions are affected first and worst — an N95 respirator helps outdoors, a cloth mask does not.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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