South Tangerang Becomes the Most Polluted Area in Jabodetabek This Afternoon

South Tangerang's air quality this afternoon is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry's (KLHK) Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU). South Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 123 on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM WIB.

Bogor follows, ranking second with an air quality index of 112. East Jakarta is third with a score of 106.

For information, KLHK categorizes air quality based on the following Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) ranges:

* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous

The air quality index (ISPU) is monitored at 72 stations spread across 31 provinces. The air quality index calculation uses measurement results 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 South Tangerang, Bogor, and East Jakarta, have unhealthy air quality.

KLHK advises that individuals in areas with unhealthy air quality should reduce prolonged outdoor physical activity. In areas with moderate air quality, everyone can still engage in outdoor activities except for sensitive groups.

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

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

1. South Tangerang: 123
2. Bogor: 112
3. East Jakarta: 106
4. Central Jakarta: 102
5. Depok: 101
6. South Jakarta: 91
7. West Jakarta: 81
8. Tangerang: 80
9. Bekasi: 70