South Kalimantan's Morning Air Quality (March 20) is the Worst in Indonesia

South Kalimantan's air quality this morning is the worst in Indonesia. Based on the Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) page of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) on Friday (March 20, 2026) at 08.00 WIB, it was revealed that the air quality index in South Kalimantan reached 113.

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 values, and other living beings.

ISPU calculations are based on measurements of seven air pollutant parameters: PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and HC. Pollutant parameter measurements are spread across 72 stations in various regions.

(Read: Indications of Forest and Land Fire Extent in Central Kalimantan Province in the Last Decade)

Based on KLHK Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollution Standard Index, ISPU in the 0-50 range means good air quality, 51-100 means moderate air quality, and 101-200 means unhealthy air that 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 Kalimantan, East Kalimantan ranks second worst in Indonesia with an air quality index of 93. Then, West Java is in third place with an air quality index of 87.

This means no region has hazardous air quality.

Below is the list of 10 provinces with the worst air quality index in Indonesia on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 08.00 WIB.

1. South Kalimantan: 113

2. East Kalimantan: 93

3. West Java: 87

4. North Sumatra: 84

5. South Sulawesi: 82

6. Banten: 76

7. Central Java: 71

8. Riau: 65

9. Jambi: 63

10. DKI Jakarta: 60

(Read: Indications of Forest and Land Fire Extent in Central Kalimantan Province in the Last Decade)