Central Jakarta is the Most Polluted Area in Jabodetabek This Afternoon

Central Jakarta's air quality is the worst in the Jabodetabek area today, based on the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK)'s Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) data. Central Jakarta's air quality index was recorded at 133 at 2 PM WIB on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Below Central Jakarta, Tangerang is second with an air quality index of 100. Tangerang Selatan follows in third place with a score of 93.

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 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 only Central Jakarta has unhealthy air quality, while other cities are at moderate levels.

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. Central Jakarta: 133
2. Tangerang: 100
3. South Tangerang: 93
4. Bekasi: 90
5. South Jakarta: 78
6. West Jakarta: 77
7. Depok: 69
8. North Jakarta: 68
9. East Jakarta: 59