Inp.polri.go.id - Palangka Raya. Air quality in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, reached hazardous levels for the 37th consecutive day on Wednesday (14/10/2026) driven by persistent smoke from land and forest fires.

Data from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) showed PM2.5 particulate matter concentrations peaking at 2,512 µg/m³ at 12 pm, far exceeding the hazardous threshold of 250.5 µg/m³. Levels had remained in the hazardous category since midnight, rising steadily from an initial reading of 549.1 µg/m³ at 12 am WIB.

According to the Palangka Raya Land and Forest Fire Dashboard, authorities recorded 534 hotspots in Palangka Raya and 8,805 hotspots across Central Kalimantan. Air Quality Index calendar data confirms daily peak pollution levels in the city have continuously remained in the hazardous zone since 8 September 2026. PM2.5 particles pose severe health risks as they can easily enter the bloodstream when inhaled.

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