Environment Ministry: This Morning, Tangerang's Air Quality is Worse Than Bekasi's

This morning, Tangerang's air quality is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry's (KLHK) Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU). Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 118 on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at 8:00 AM WIB.

Below Tangerang, Bekasi ranks second with an air quality index of 117. Tangerang Selatan is third with a score of 116.

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 Tangerang, Bekasi, and Tangerang Selatan, 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.

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: 118
2. Bekasi: 117
3. Tangerang Selatan: 116
4. West Jakarta: 104
5. Central Jakarta: 100
6. South Jakarta: 83
7. Depok: 78
8. East Jakarta: 74
9. Bogor: 62