Banjarmasin had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Banjarmasin scored 26 on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Banjarmasin's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Indragiri Hilir was second with an air quality index of 30, followed by Manado in third place with an index of 31.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to KLHK on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB:
1. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 26
2. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 30
3. Manado (North Sulawesi): 31
4. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 32
5. Tanjung Jabung Timur (Jambi): 33
6. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
7. Serang (Banten): 36
8. Ambon (Maluku): 38
9. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 40
10. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 41
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, KLHK classifies the air quality index as follows:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
Therefore, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.