Banten Air Pollution at Night (28/2) 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 Saturday (28/2/2026) at 18.00 WIB, it was revealed that the air quality index in Banten is 95.

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

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

(Read: 10 Peat Hydrological Areas Most Vulnerable to Forest and Land Fires in 2023)

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

This means that no region has hazardous air quality.

Below is the list of 10 provinces with the worst air quality index in Indonesia on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 18.00 WIB.

1. Banten: 95

2. North Sumatra: 93

3. West Sumatra: 87

4. West Java: 83

5. Aceh: 81

6. Lampung: 74

7. North Sumatra: 73

8. East Java: 71

9. South Sulawesi: 70

10. Central Java: 67

(Read: 10 Peat Hydrological Areas Most Vulnerable to Forest and Land Fires in 2023)