Red alert: Air quality in Brandenburg an der Havel is dramatically bad!

Red alert: Air quality in Brandenburg an der Havel is dramatically bad!

Nowadays, air quality concerns many people. On September 17, 2025, current measurements on air quality in Brandenburg an der Havel were presented, which do not paint a good picture. The values ​​come from a measuring station at the Werner-Seelenbinder sports field and show a worrying situation for the health of the residents. According to the data from MAZ Fine dust (PM10) is measured per cubic meter of air, whereby the limit of 50 micrograms may not be exceeded more than 35 times per year.

A division into different air quality categories shows the urgency of the situation. Values ​​above 100 µg/m³ for fine dust are classified as “very bad”, while values ​​between 51 and 100 µg/m³ are already considered “poor”. Residents should therefore be prepared for possible health risks, especially since, according to estimates by the... Federal Environment Agency Every year around 240,000 premature deaths in Europe are caused by fine dust.

Air quality and its effects on health

Weather conditions contribute significantly to air quality and influence the distribution of particulate matter. In this regard, New Year's Eve is particularly noteworthy, when fireworks release around 2,050 tons of fine dust, 75% of which is generated on New Year's Eve itself. The resulting smoke from fireworks is extremely harmful to health in the hours after midnight. It is recommended to avoid physical exertion outdoors during such critical times.

A look at the nationwide data shows that unfortunately 99 percent of the measuring stations significantly exceed the WHO recommendations for fine dust of 5 µg/m³. When it comes to nitrogen dioxide, the harmful level of 10 µg/m³ is exceeded at almost three quarters of the stations. Cities like Munich and Essen are particularly affected and should act urgently. This alarming information was recently reported by the German environmental aid published.

Air quality recommendations and apps

If air quality is rated as “very poor,” people, especially those who are sensitive, should avoid physical exertion outdoors. If the air quality is “poor,” experts recommend avoiding strenuous activities. In the “moderate” category, short-term health effects are unlikely, but sensitive individuals should still exercise caution.

There are practical ways for residents and interested parties to find out about air quality. The free “Air Quality” app for Android and iPhone provides hourly updated air data on fine dust (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide and ozone, based on data from over 400 air monitoring stations. This information can help you make informed decisions and protect your health.