Palu's air quality was the cleanest in Indonesia on Thursday afternoon (June 20, 2024).
According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) at 5:00 PM WIB on Thursday, the air quality index in Palu was 21. Three other cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia were Bulungan at 25, Manado at 27, and Mempawah at 31.
Referring to the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU), KLHK categorizes the air quality index into 5 categories:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
This indicates that Palu's current air quality index is categorized as good, signifying minimal air pollution in the area.
The following is a list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB:
1. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 21
2. Bulungan (North Kalimantan): 25
3. Manado (North Sulawesi): 27
4. Mempawah (West Kalimantan): 31
5. Padang (West Sumatra): 37
6. East Tanjung Jabung (Jambi): 38
7. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 39
8. Gorontalo (Gorontalo): 40
9. Rokan Hilir (Riau): 42
10. Banda Aceh (Aceh): 45