Tangerang's air quality this morning is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK)'s Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU). Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 150 on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 8:00 AM WIB.
South Tangerang follows with an air quality index of 129, and Bekasi is third with a score of 126.
For information, KLHK categorizes air quality based on the following Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) ranges:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
The air quality index (ISPU) is monitored at 72 stations spread across 31 provinces. The air quality index calculation uses measurements of air pollutant parameters, including 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 Tangerang, South Tangerang, and Bekasi, 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: 150
2. South Tangerang: 129
3. Bekasi: 126
4. East Jakarta: 123
5. Central Jakarta: 110
6. North Jakarta: 104
7. Bogor: 99
8. Depok: 88
9. West Jakarta: 82
10. South Jakarta: 79