Reported by World Air Quality Index today.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 28 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 28 August 2026.
What the source measured
World Air Quality Index reported: AQI 159 (Unhealthy) at Ruwais, UAE
The air quality index read 159 (Unhealthy) at the Ruwais, UAE station.
An estimated 4,763 people live within 5 km of this point.
At this point we have recorded a air quality index between 153 and 161, over 18 readings since 3 September 2026. Today's reading sits 75% of the way up that range.
Nearby, since 28 August 2026
- August 28, 2026 · score 22 · 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 37 out of 100, at 66 % 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) | 37 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 66% |
| Coordinates | 24.0909, 52.7548 |
| Nearest City | Ar Ruways (3 km) |
| Population Exposed | 4.8K within 5 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-03T07:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://aqicn.org/city/@3780 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Aqi | 159 |
| AqiCategory | Unhealthy |
| StationName | Ruwais, UAE |
| StationUid | 3780 |
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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Calamity.live data shows a air quality event with CalamityScore 37/100, near Ar Ruways (UAE), based on data from waqi. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.