Ministry of Environment and Forestry: Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi Air Quality This Afternoon is Moderate

South Tangerang's air quality this afternoon is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on data from the Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). South Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 74 on Saturday (13/1/2024) at 5:00 PM WIB.

Below South Tangerang, Depok is second with an air quality index of 69. Next, Tangerang is third with a score of 65.

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 or ISPU is monitored at 72 stations spread across 31 provinces. The calculation of the air quality index uses the results of measurements of air pollutant parameters, consisting of 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 Central Jakarta have good air quality, while South Tangerang, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, and Bogor have moderate air quality.

KLHK advises that everyone in areas with unhealthy air quality should reduce prolonged outdoor physical activity. Meanwhile, in areas with moderate air quality, everyone can still be outdoors except for sensitive groups.

Everyone living in areas with very unhealthy and hazardous air quality should avoid all outdoor activities.

Here is a complete list of air quality indices in the Jabodetabek area:

1. South Tangerang: 74
2. Depok: 69
3. Tangerang: 65
4. Bekasi: 55
5. Bogor: 51
6. Central Jakarta: 42