inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Jakarta's air quality at the peak of the Eid al-Fitr homecoming rush, Sunday morning, deteriorated again and became unhealthy for sensitive groups.
According to data from the air quality monitoring website IQAir at 6:00 a.m. Jakarta ranked seventh worst in the world.
The metropolitan city's air quality index (AQI) was 159, with a fine particle (PM) level of 2.5, categorized as unhealthy.
The city with the worst air quality in the world is Delhi, India, with an air quality index of 198. Chiang Mai, Thailand, came in second with an air quality index of 183, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, came in third with a score of 174.
PM 2.5 is particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers found in the air, including dust, smoke, and soot. Long-term exposure to these particles is linked to premature death, especially in people with chronic heart or lung disease.
Current health recommendations regarding air quality include wearing a mask, avoiding outdoor activities, closing windows to avoid polluted outdoor air, and using air purifiers.
Previously, PT Jasa Marga projected that the number of vehicles returning to Jakarta during the peak of the second wave of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming traffic on March 28-29, 2026, would reach 285,000.
A potential buildup of vehicles could occur on March 29 if traffic before the peak period is relatively calm.
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