Banten's Air Pollution Tonight (17/11) is the Worst in Indonesia

Air quality in Banten tonight is the worst in Indonesia. Based on the Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) page of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) on Monday (17/11/2025) at 6:00 PM WIB, it was revealed that Banten's air quality index was 95.

According to the Directorate of Air Pollution Control KLHK, ISPU is a unitless number used to describe ambient air quality conditions at a specific location, based on its impact on human health, aesthetic value, and other living things.

ISPU calculation is based on the measurement results of seven air pollutant parameters, namely PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and HC. Measurements of these pollutant parameters are spread across 72 stations in various regions.

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Based on KLHK Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollution Standard Index, an ISPU range of 0-50 indicates good air quality, 51-100 means moderate air quality, and 101-200 indicates unhealthy air quality that is detrimental to humans, animals, and plants.

Next, very unhealthy air quality in the range of 201-300 can increase health risks for sensitive groups. Meanwhile, hazardous air quality in the range of over 300 can cause serious health damage and requires quick handling.

Below Banten, Jambi ranks second worst in Indonesia with an air quality index of 91. Then, West Java is in third place with an air quality index of 87.

This means that no region has hazardous air quality.

Here is a list of the 10 provinces with the worst air quality index in Indonesia on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM WIB.

1. Banten: 95

2. Jambi: 91

3. West Java: 87

4. East Java: 83

5. South Sumatra: 82

6. West Sumatra: 81

7. North Sumatra: 79

8. South Sulawesi: 74

9. Riau: 72

10. Central Java: 71

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