South Sumatra Air Pollution on Morning of March 8 is the Worst in Indonesia

Air quality in South Sumatra this morning is the worst in Indonesia. Based on the Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) page of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) as of Sunday (March 8, 2026) at 08:00 WIB, it was revealed that the air quality index in South Sumatra is 105.

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.

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Based on Minister of Environment and Forestry 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 quality which 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 South Sumatra, Jambi ranks second worst in Indonesia with an air quality index of 90. Then, in third place is DKI Jakarta with an air quality index of 87.

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 Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 08:00 WIB.

1. South Sumatra: 105

2. Jambi: 90

3. DKI Jakarta: 87

4. West Sumatra: 86

5. Riau: 84

6. West Java: 83

7. Aceh: 81

8. Central Kalimantan: 80

9. South Kalimantan: 79

10. Lampung: 74

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