Environment and Forestry Ministry: Tangerang's Air Quality Currently Worse Than Central Jakarta

Tangerang's air quality this afternoon is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on the Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). The air quality index for Tangerang was recorded at 106 on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM WIB.

Below Tangerang, Central Jakarta is second with an air quality index of 86. Depok follows in third place with a score of 85.

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 air quality index calculation 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, Depok, and Bogor have moderate air quality, while Tangerang's air quality is unhealthy.

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 engage in outdoor activities except for sensitive groups.

All individuals residing 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. Tangerang: 106
2. Central Jakarta: 86
3. Depok: 85
4. Bogor: 54