Air quality in the Jabodetabek area this evening has improved but remains unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Tangerang's air quality this afternoon is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on data from the Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 91 on Friday, December 1st, 2023, at 5:00 PM WIB.

South Tangerang follows with an air quality index of 76, and Central Jakarta is third with a score of 75.

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

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, Central Jakarta, East Jakarta, West Jakarta, North Jakarta, South Jakarta, Depok, and Bogor, have moderate 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: 91
2. South Tangerang: 76
3. Central Jakarta: 75
4. East Jakarta: 72
5. West Jakarta: 65
6. North Jakarta: 64
7. South Jakarta: 63
8. Depok: 57
9. Bogor: 52