Jakarta air pollution & extreme heat 2026

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Jakarta records worst air quality worldwide as UN warns of surging population and land‑subsidence risk

   Jakarta tops the world list for worst air quality (AQI 180) and, per a UN report, now has the highest urban population at 42 million, raising concerns over health, land subsidence and sea‑level rise.

2. 6 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Jakarta's Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Amid High PM2.5

   Jakarta's AQI hit 110‑134 on July 21, classed as unhealthy for sensitive groups; PM2.5 was 51 µg/m³. Officials urged masks, reduced outdoor activity and hydration.

3. 15 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Indonesia's Major Cities Record Unhealthy Air Quality on July 13

   On 13 July, Jakarta (AQI 177) and Surabaya (AQI 194) among other Indonesian cities recorded unhealthy air quality, prompting health advisories and warnings for vulnerable groups.

4. 22 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Jakarta's Air Quality Hits Unhealthy Category, Residents Advised to Limit Outdoor Activities

   Jakarta's air quality reached unhealthy levels (AQI up to 187, PM2.5 65.9 µg/m³), prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors, wear protective masks and curb emissions.

5. 24 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Indonesia's Jakarta and Tangerang South report unsafe air quality levels

   Jakarta (AQI 170) and Tangerang South (AQI 198) recorded unsafe air quality, prompting health alerts and calls for stronger pollution controls in Indonesia.

6. 27 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Tangerang reports worst national air quality as city expands free health screening program

   Tangerang recorded Indonesia's worst AQI (144) on July 1, 2026, while its free health‑check program reached over 658 k residents, identifying major disease risks and prompting preventive actions.

7. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Indonesia's Cities Rank Among World's Highest in Extreme Humid Heat, Raising Health Risks

   A Climate Central study shows ten Indonesian cities among the world’s top‑50 for extreme humid heat days, heightening dehydration and heat‑stroke risks and prompting calls for emission cuts and health action.

8. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Jakarta air quality deemed unhealthy as PM2.5 spikes, community forum launched

   Jakarta’s air quality hit an unhealthy AQI of 172 with PM2.5 at 85.5 µg/m³; authorities urged precautions while a citizen forum in Tebet discussed mitigation steps.

9. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Jakarta's Air Quality Ranks Among the World’s Worst, Prompting Health Advisories

   Jakarta’s AQI reached 175 on June 17, ranking it second‑worst worldwide; officials urged masks, reduced outdoor activity and highlighted transport measures amid extreme heat.

10. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta ranks second worst globally for air pollution

    Jakarta ranks second worst worldwide for air quality; governor targets 10,000 electric buses by 2030 and expands waste‑treatment to cut emissions.

11. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta's Air Quality Hits Unhealthy Levels, Ranked Second Worst Worldwide

    Jakarta's AQI rose to 159‑175, ranking the city second worst globally, leading officials to urge mask use and expand electric buses and waste‑treatment projects to curb pollution.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jakarta reduces carbon emissions by 60 tons in one‑hour power‑saving drive

    Jakarta’s one‑hour lamp‑off saved 75 MWh, cut carbon by 60 tonnes, and Kepulauan Seribu tested 54 vehicles for emissions to curb air pollution.

13. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta's 60‑minute lights‑off cuts carbon as AQI spikes to unhealthy levels

    Jakarta’s 60‑minute lights‑off on June 13 saved 75 MWh and cut 60 t CO₂e, while the city’s AQI surged to unhealthy levels (155‑184), prompting mask advice.

14. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta's Air Quality Hits Very Unhealthy Level, Residents Urged to Wear Masks

    Jakarta’s AQI reached 216‑218 on 12 June, classified as Very Unhealthy, prompting mask mandates and advice to limit outdoor activity for vulnerable residents.

15. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Jakarta's Air Quality Unhealthy as PM2.5 Levels Exceed WHO Limits

    Jakarta's air quality was unhealthy on 7 June 2026, with PM2.5 levels of 74.4 µg/m³ (AQI 164) and later 63 µg/m³ (AQI 156). Officials urged masks, limited outdoor activity and referenced a 2023‑2030 emission‑re

16. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta hits unhealthy AQI levels as several Indonesian cities record dangerous air pollution

    Jakarta’s AQI rose to 117 on 5 June, marked unhealthy for sensitive groups, while Tangerang Selatan, Surabaya and other Indonesian cities recorded AQI above 150, prompting health warnings and mask advisories.

17. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta's Air Quality Index Hits 155, Classified as Unhealthy

    Jakarta's AQI rose to 155, joining other Indonesian cities in unhealthy levels; officials urge masks and reduced outdoor activity.