Jakarta's air quality ranked second worst globally on Wednesday morning according to IQAir data. The air quality index stood at 175 with PM2.5 concentration at 88.5 micrograms per cubic meter. Lahore in Pakistan held the top spot with an index of 382.
IQAir data recorded at 05:00 WIB showed Jakarta's air in the unhealthy category. Residents were advised to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks if going outside.
The DKI Jakarta provincial government is implementing three main strategies to improve air quality. These include expanding Transjabodetabek bus services and providing free public transport for 15 community groups.
DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung aims for 10,000 electric TransJakarta buses to operate by 2030. He also highlighted accelerated construction of ITF waste processing facilities at several sites targeted to start operations in the middle of this year.
