Gresik had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this afternoon. Based on the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Gresik scored 15 on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Gresik's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Balikpapan was second with an air quality index of 17, followed by Palu in third place with an index of 24.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.
1. Gresik (East Java): 15
2. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 17
3. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 24
4. Ambon (Maluku): 25
5. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 29
6. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 30
7. Padang (West Sumatra): 32
8. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 38
9. Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi): 42
10. Pontianak (West Kalimantan): 44
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, KLHK applies the following air quality index classification:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
Therefore, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.