TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Air monitoring website IQ Air predicted that Jakarta’s air quality will be in the unhealthy category for sensitive groups throughout this week. The forecast was released this morning, August 14, 2023.
As of 08:00 WIB, the air quality index in the capital is recorded at 153 or unhealthy. Until Saturday, August 19, 2023, the air quality is forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. IQAir reported that the city’s pollution level could be around 122-153 this week. Here are the details:
1. Monday, August 14
153 AQI US – Unhealthy for sensitive groups
2. Tuesday, August 15
150 AQI US – Unhealthy for sensitive groups
3. Wednesday, August 16
148 AQI US – Unhealthy for sensitive groups
4. Thursday, August 17
126 AQI US – Unhealthy for sensitive groups
5. Friday, August 18
140 AQI US – Unhealthy for sensitive groups
6. Saturday, August 19
122 AQI US – Unhealthy for sensitive groups
On August 11, Jakarta Environment Agency Head Asep Kuswanto said that Jakarta’s deteriorating air quality in recent months was caused by the dry season, which peaks in July-September.
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