Jakarta air quality was recorded as unhealthy for sensitive groups,\nwith recommendations to avoid outdoor activities, according to the IQAir\nwebsite on Wednesday morning, following an update at 06:00 WIB.<\/p>\n
IQAir noted that Jakarta\u2019s air quality stood at 127 points, with PM\n2.5 pollutant concentrations at 46.3 micrograms per cubic metre, which\nis 9.3 times higher than the World Health Organisation (WHO) annual air\nquality guideline value.<\/p>\n
PM 2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns\n(micrometres) found in the air, including dust, smoke, and soot.\nLong-term exposure to these particles is linked to premature death,\nparticularly in individuals with chronic heart or lung diseases.<\/p>\n
Health recommendations regarding the current air quality include\navoiding outdoor activities, wearing masks, closing windows to prevent\ndirty outdoor air from entering, and using air purifiers.<\/p>\n
Jakarta\u2019s air quality on Wednesday was ranked as the ninth worst in\nIndonesia, following Pontianak (765), Palembang (192), Bandung (165),\nPalangkaraya (163), Pekanbaru (156), Surabaya (156), Serpong (153), and\nSouth Tangerang (147).<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Health\nOffice, has reminded the public to ensure adequate water intake to\nprevent dehydration, check air quality before engaging in activities,\nand protect vulnerable groups during periods of poor air quality.\nResidents are advised to seek medical attention immediately if\nexperiencing prolonged coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, or\nirritation in the eyes or throat.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the Jakarta Provincial Government stated that the\nimplementation of Car Free Day (CFD) on Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said and the\nSudirman-Thamrin area has proven to help reduce motor vehicle emissions\nand lower air pollution in Jakarta. This reduction is believed to be\ninfluenced by the decrease in vehicle traffic in the city centre during\nthe event.<\/p>\n
The transport sector is known to remain one of the primary\ncontributors to air pollution in Jakarta. Consequently, the Jakarta\nProvincial Government continues to encourage the reduction of private\nvehicle use through various policies, including the implementation of\nCar Free Day. In addition to providing healthier and more comfortable\npublic spaces, the implementation of CFD is also expected to increase\npublic awareness regarding the importance of maintaining air\nquality.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jakarta-air-unhealthy-for-sensitive-groups-on-wednesday-morning-1788310857", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }