1 week ago
7
November 8, 2024 | 09:40 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - IQAir application recorded the air quality in Jakarta deteriorating again today, Friday, November 8, 2024, compared to the previous days. When monitored until 06.45 WIB this morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for DKI was recorded at 164 or categorized as 'Unhealthy'.
The fine particles or PM2.5 concentration in DKI reached 73.5 micrograms per cubic meter. "The concentration of PM2.5 in Jakarta is 14.7 times the annual air quality guidance value of the World Health Organization (WHO)," as stated on IQAir's official website this Friday morning.
Following moderate to heavy rain earlier this month, the air quality in Jakarta briefly entered the 'Moderate' category on Tuesday, November 5. With an AQI level of 93, the air quality in Jakarta at that time was only slightly below the 'Good' category. The air was generally normal to breathe for healthy residents, while sensitive groups should reduce outdoor activities.
The AQI in Jakarta started to climb to 121 on Wednesday, November 6, and then jumped to 153 the following day. The 'Unhealthy' category continued until this morning when the air humidity in DKI reached 88 percent and the temperature was around 26 degrees Celsius.
According to the latest IQAir data, Jakarta's AQI level is lower than that of three other surrounding areas. The AQI in South Tangerang reached 200, followed by Tangerang City, with AQI 188, and Depok City, 171.
Jakarta is currently ranked 7th among the most polluted cities in the world. According to the latest IQAir observation, the two countries with the highest recorded pollution levels are Lahore in Pakistan and Delhi in India.
YOHANES PASKALIS
Editor's Choice: BMKG Weather Forecast: Sunny Morning, Drizzly Afternoon in Jakarta
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
BMKG Weather Forecast: Sunny Morning, Drizzly Afternoon in Jakarta
1 jam lalu
BMKG forecasts that rain will subside after 7:00 p.m. in some areas in Jakarta.
BMKG Forecasts Rainy Afternoon in Most of Jakarta
1 hari lalu
BMKG predicts that the air temperature in Jakarta will range from 23 to 31 degrees Celsius today.
Broken Alliance in Jakarta's Election
1 hari lalu
Ridwan Kamil should have realized from the start that the parties supporting him were not sincere. The people will lose out.
BMKG Weather Forecast: Rainfall Will Start at Noon in Jakarta, With 95% Air Humidity
2 hari lalu
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that most areas in Jakarta will be showered with rain from noon.
BBN Airlines Indonesia Suspends Jakarta-Balikpapan Flight; Ministry Calls for Passenger Refunds
2 hari lalu
Blue Bird Nordic or BBN Airlines Indonesia has reportedly suspended service on the Jakarta (CGK) - Balikpapan (BPN) route.
Jakarta Regional Election May Go for Two Rounds; Researcher Says
2 hari lalu
Researcher at Kompas Research & Development, Rangga Eka Sakti, said there was a potential for the Jakarta regional head election to take two rounds.
BMKG Weather Forecast: Bogor to Have Thunderstorms, Jakarta Remain Cloudy Before Noon
3 hari lalu
The BMKG predicts rain to fall in most Greater Jakarta areas. Jakarta is likely to remain cloudy before noon, before rain in the evening.
Flood Inundates Jakarta's Kemang Area Following Heavy Rains
5 hari lalu
Jakarta BPBD says that floods inundated the section of Jalan Kemang Utara IX, South Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon after a heavy rain.
Indonesian Authorities Say Eight Dead in Cooking Oil Factory Fire Near Jakarta
6 hari lalu
Eight people died in a large fire at a cooking oil factory in Bekasi today.
Ministry of Manpower Says Jakarta has the Highest Number of Layoffs in Indonesia
6 hari lalu
The highest number of layoffs currently is in Jakarta. This surpasses Central Java, which was previously the province with the highest number of layoffs in Indonesia.
