Jakarta's air quality reached unhealthy levels on Friday morning with an index of 154 according to IQAir data. Residents are advised to wear masks when outdoors.
Updated data at 04:00 WIB showed PM 2.5 concentration reaching 60 micrograms per cubic meter. The figure exceeds the World Health Organization's annual guideline by 12 points.
These fine particles are linked to long-term health risks including premature death for those with heart or lung conditions. Other recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities and using air purifiers.
Jakarta ranked fourth among Indonesian cities with the worst air after South Tangerang, Bekasi, and Tangerang. The DKI Jakarta provincial government has set pollution control strategies through 2030 including waste-to-energy plants and transport electrification.
