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Jakarta's Air Quality Ranks Second Worst Globally on Thursday Morning

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jakarta's air quality ranked second worst globally on Thursday morning, June 25, 2026, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 174.
  • The unhealthy air quality, primarily due to PM2.5 pollution at 80 micrograms per cubic meter, poses risks to sensitive groups and the environment.
  • Kinshasa led the list of cities with the worst air quality, followed by Jakarta, Dubai, Kolkata, and Doha.

Jakarta's air quality was ranked the second worst in the world on Thursday morning, June 25, 2026, according to air quality monitoring site IQAir. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 174 at 5:50 AM Western Indonesian Time, placing it in the "unhealthy" category.

The primary pollutant identified was PM2.5, with a concentration of 80 micrograms per cubic meter. This level of pollution is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, potentially causing adverse effects on human health, animals, and plants. IQAir advised Jakarta residents to avoid outdoor activities and to wear masks if venturing outside. They also recommended closing windows to prevent polluted outdoor air from entering homes.

Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo registered the highest AQI at 204, making it the city with the worst air quality globally. Following Jakarta, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was third with an AQI of 151. Kolkata, India, and Doha, Qatar, rounded out the top five, with AQIs of 135 and 132, respectively.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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