Environment and Forestry Ministry: This Morning, Tangerang's Air Quality is Worse Than Depok's

Tangerang's air quality this morning is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, according to Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 112 on Sunday (24/12/2023) at 8:00 AM WIB.

Depok follows in second place with an air quality index of 110, and South Tangerang is third with a score of 96.

For information, KLHK categorizes air quality based on the following ISPU ranges:

* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous

Air quality index (ISPU) is monitored at 72 stations spread across 31 provinces. The air quality index calculation uses measurement results of air pollutant parameters, consisting of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), and hydrocarbons (HC).

This indicates that cities in Jabodetabek such as South Tangerang, Central Jakarta, Bekasi, and Bogor have moderate air quality, while Tangerang and Depok have unhealthy air quality.

KLHK advises that individuals in areas with unhealthy air quality should reduce prolonged outdoor physical activity. In areas with moderate air quality, everyone can still engage in outdoor activities except for sensitive groups.

Those living in areas with very unhealthy and hazardous air quality should avoid all outdoor activities.

The following is a complete list of air quality indices in the Jabodetabek area:

1. Tangerang: 112
2. Depok: 110
3. South Tangerang: 96
4. Central Jakarta: 88
5. Bekasi: 75
6. Bogor: 69