Environment Ministry: Tangerang's Air Quality Worse Than Bekasi's Today

Tangerang's air quality this afternoon is the worst in the Jabodetabek area, based on the Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). Tangerang's air quality index was recorded at 107 on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM WIB.

Below Tangerang, Bekasi ranks second with an air quality index of 91. Depok follows in third place with a score of 89.

For information, KLHK categorizes air quality based on the following ISPU ranges:

* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous

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 Bekasi, Depok, South Tangerang, Central Jakarta, and Bogor have moderate air quality, while Tangerang has unhealthy air quality.

KLHK advises that individuals in areas with unhealthy air quality should reduce prolonged outdoor physical activity. Meanwhile, 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: 107
2. Bekasi: 91
3. Depok: 89
4. South Tangerang: 85
5. Central Jakarta: 81
6. Bogor: 74