Pontianak had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this morning. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Pontianak scored 24 on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Pontianak's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Banjarmasin followed in second place with an AQI of 25, and Manado was third with an AQI of 28.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB:
1. Pontianak (West Kalimantan): 24
2. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 25
3. Manado (North Sulawesi): 28
4. Serang (Banten): 32
5. Mataram (West Nusa Tenggara): 33
6. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
7. Ambon (Maluku): 37
8. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 38
9. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 39
10. Palembang (South Sumatra): 42
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, KLHK classifies the Air Quality Index as follows:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
Therefore, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.