Qualidade Do Ar Manaus
In short
The air quality in Manaus has reached a critical and dangerous level on 17 October 2026 due to heavy smoke from forest fires. The city currently holds the ranking for the worst air quality in the world according to IQAir.
In plain words
Thick smoke from illegal fires and burning in the Amazon has filled the air with soot. This pollution is 59 times higher than what the World Health Organisation recommends for safety.
A simple example
The Civil Defence has issued a severe risk alert, advising all residents to wear protective masks when going outside.
Why it matters
The extreme pollution levels pose serious health risks to the population. It highlights the ongoing struggle to control forest fires and manage environmental protection in the region.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this temporary smoke crisis with permanent urban smog caused by car exhaust.
Sources
- Qualidade do ar chega a nível péssimo em Manaus e Defesa Civil alerta risco severo recomendando uso de máscaras
- O pior ar do Mundo: fumaça em Manaus deixa qualidade do ar ‘perigosa’ e supera em 59 vezes recomendação da OMS
- Qualidade do ar despenca em Manaus e atinge nível perigoso neste sábado (17)
- Manaus tem pior qualidade do ar do mundo em ranking global