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Jakarta air pollution & extreme heat 2026
Overview
Jakarta’s air‑quality crisis deepened through mid‑2026. In mid‑May the city’s AQI rose to 155, prompting health warnings for children, the elderly and pregnant women. June saw a succession of unhealthy readings, with PM2.5 often exceeding 70 µg/m³. The provincial government responded with a 60‑minute lights‑off on 13 June, free emission tests, and a long-term plan targeting 10,000 electric Trans‑Jakarta buses by 2030. A Climate Central analysis on 25 June highlighted Jakarta as one of the world’s most extreme‑humid‑heat cities.
Pollution levels remained critical through late August and September. On 27 August, IQAir reported an AQI of 159, with PM2.5 at 64 µg/m³. In response, the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD DKI Jakarta) included a Draft Regional Regulation on Air Pollution Control in its 2027 legislative program to replace outdated 2005 rules. By early September, AQI levels reached 158, and on 13 September, Jakarta was ranked the third worst city globally for air quality.
In mid-September, the city ranked fourth worst globally with an AQI of 158. Governor Pramono Anung has since emphasized expanding the Transjabodetabek bus network—including new routes to Alam Sutera, PIK 2, and Soekarno-Hatta Airport—and optimizing waste management through Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facilities. The crisis persisted into October; on 2 October, the AQI reached 169 with PM2.5 at 87 µg/m³, ranking Jakarta fourth globally. By 19 October, the AQI hit 180 amid forecasts of high temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius.
Entities
Jakarta · IQAir · Pramono Anung · DPRD DKI Jakarta · DKI Jakarta Provincial Government
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Drones equipped with X-Fire extinguishing liquid were deployed to combat forest fires in Ogan Komering Ilir.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palembang air quality reached hazardous levels with PM2.5 concentrations as high as 528 in Musi 2.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 12,589 residents in Palembang were affected by Acute Respiratory Infection (ISPA) between September 1 and 21, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 2,000 hotspots were detected across Sumatra, with South Sumatra contributing 1,468 hotspots.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Kalimantan recorded the worst air quality in Indonesia with an ISPU of 920 on September 28, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, reached an ISPU of 3,174.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jakarta's air quality was categorized as unhealthy with an AQI of 183 on September 28, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bengkalis air quality reached an ISPU of 286, categorized as very unhealthy, on September 29, 2026.
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta air quality reaches unhealthy levels
Jakarta's air quality has reached unhealthy levels with an AQI of 180, ranking it among the world's five most polluted cities.
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesJakarta air quality ranks fourth worst in the world
Jakarta's air quality reached an unhealthy AQI of 169 on Friday morning, ranking it as the fourth worst city globally for air pollution.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesJakarta air quality ranks fourth worst globally with unhealthy AQI
Jakarta ranked as the world's fourth most polluted city on September 15, 2026, with an AQI of 158. Authorities are responding with expanded transit routes and a goal of 10,000 electric buses by 2030.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesJakarta ranks as third worst city globally for air quality
Jakarta ranked as the third worst city globally for air quality on Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, with an unhealthy AQI of 158 driven by high PM2.5 concentrations.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesJakarta air quality reaches unhealthy levels
Jakarta's air quality has reached unhealthy levels, prompting health officials to urge mask use. The provincial government is expanding public transport and electric buses to combat rising pollution.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesJakarta air quality reaches unhealthy levels
Jakarta's air quality reached unhealthy levels on Thursday, with PM2.5 concentrations significantly exceeding WHO guidelines. Officials recommend masks and indoor activity to mitigate health risks.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesJakarta air quality reaches unhealthy levels amid new regulation plans
Jakarta faces unhealthy air quality due to high PM2.5 levels. Consequently, local authorities have scheduled a new air pollution control regulation for 2027 to address modern emission complexities.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesJakarta's Air Quality Hits Unhealthy Levels, Ranks Among World's Worst
Jakarta's air quality reached unhealthy levels, with AQI up to 170, placing the city among the world's ten worst, prompting mask use and activity limits.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta'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.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesIndonesia'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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta'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.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesIndonesia'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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesTangerang 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.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesIndonesia'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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesJakarta'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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta'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.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta'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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta'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.
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesJakarta'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
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta 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.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesJakarta'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.
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