Air Quality Warnings in Solomon Islands
Air Quality Warnings for Solomon Islands (Melanesia) come from Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, National Disaster Management Office. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Honiara.
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At a glance
- countrySolomon Islands · Oceania
- reference cityHoniara (-9.43, 159.95)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- risk profilestorm, earthquake, tsunami, flood, coastal, landslide, volcano, epidemic
What counts as a air quality warnings
Air quality warnings are issued when particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide or sulphur dioxide reach levels that harm health, or when Saharan dust, wildfire smoke or winter smog episodes push concentrations up. Values are usually published as an air quality index, but the index scale and its breakpoints differ from country to country.
Who issues air quality warnings in Solomon Islands
- meteoSolomon Islands Meteorological Service
- civilNational Disaster Management Office
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Solomon Islands
- Ventilate in the early morning on smog days and keep windows shut at peak hours.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor exercise when the index is high.
- Wear a well-fitted FFP2 or N95 mask if you must be outdoors in smoke or dust.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Solomon Islands: Open-Meteo Air Quality, Copernicus CAMS, national environment agencies, national pollen services. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues air quality warnings in Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, National Disaster Management Office. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Solomon Islands?
The primary emergency number is 999. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live air quality warnings for Solomon Islands?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Honiara from Open-Meteo Air Quality, Copernicus CAMS, national environment agencies, national pollen services. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Solomon Islands
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Volcano Alerts
- Tsunami Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
Air Quality Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.