Banten's Morning Air Pollution (16/2) is the Worst in Indonesia

Banten has the worst air quality in Indonesia this morning. Based on the Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) page of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) on Monday (February 16, 2026) at 08.00 WIB, it was revealed that the air quality index in Banten is 95.

According to the KLHK Air Pollution Control Directorate, ISPU is a unitless number used to describe ambient air quality conditions at a specific location and is based on impacts on human health, aesthetic value, and other living beings.

ISPU calculations are based on measurements of seven air pollutant parameters: PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and HC. Air pollutant parameter measurements are spread across 72 stations in various regions.

(Read: Hotspots of Forest and Land Fires in South Sumatra Increase in Mid-October 2023)

Based on KLHK Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollution Standard Index, ISPU in the 0-50 range indicates good air quality, 51-100 means moderate air quality, and 101-200 means unhealthy air that is harmful to humans, animals, and plants.

Next, very unhealthy air quality in the 201-300 range can increase health risks for sensitive groups. Meanwhile, hazardous air quality in the range above 300 can seriously harm health and requires immediate handling.

Below Banten, North Sumatra ranks second worst in Indonesia with an air quality index of 94. Then, Jambi is in third place with an air quality index of 91.

This means that no region has hazardous air quality.

Here is the list of 10 provinces with the worst air quality index in Indonesia on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 08.00 WIB.

1. Banten: 95

2. North Sumatra: 94

3. Jambi: 91

4. South Sumatra: 90

5. Aceh: 86

6. West Java: 84

7. Riau: 83

8. Lampung: 74

9. Central Kalimantan: 73

10. South Sulawesi: 72

(Read: Hotspots of Forest and Land Fires in South Sumatra Increase in Mid-October 2023)