JAKARTA - Air quality is an important factor that has a major impact on human health and the environment. In big cities such as Jakarta, air pollution is a serious issue that has not been resolved.
Long-term exposure to polluted air can trigger various respiratory diseases and disrupt the balance of the ecosystem.
On Sunday morning, Jakarta's air quality was recorded as the fourth-worst air quality city in the world, according to data from the air monitoring site IQAir at 05.40 WIB. The air quality index (Air Quality Index/AQI) in the capital reached 154, which is classified in the category unhealthy'' due to a concentration of PM2.5 pollutants of 59.2 micrograms per cubic meter.
This veil indicates a high risk for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with lung disease. In addition to having an impact on human health, poor air quality can also damage vegetation, affect sensitive animals, and reduce environmental aesthetic value.
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To note, the PM2.5 range between 51-100 is included in the medium category, which does not have a direct impact on humans, but has the potential to affect sensitive plants. Meanwhile, the 'good' category has PM2.5 levels between 0-50, which is considered safe for health and the environment.
The air with the category 'very unhealthy' is in the PM2.5 range of 200-299, which can endanger many population groups. When it reaches 300 and above, the air is categorized as 'dangerous' because it can cause serious health problems widely.
Globally, Lahore in Pakistan recorded the worst air quality with AQI 186, followed by Delhi in India (199), and Kinshasa in Congo (160). Jakarta is just below the three cities, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with AQI 153.
With this condition, the people of Jakarta are advised to take preventive measures such as wearing masks when outdoors, closing windows to prevent the entry of polluted air, and turning on air clarity tools indoors.
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