TIME.CO, Jakarta – Agency of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics o BMKG published air quality data in Kalimantan and Sumatra in August and early September 2023. BMKG provided notes in Pontianak and Palangkaraya.
The Pontianak PM 2.5 concentration for August-September 2023 is in the moderate risk category. The Supadio Meteorological Station has been monitoring an increase in PM 2.5 concentrations since August 6, 2023. It has reached unhealthy or dangerous levels several times.
The highest concentration value was recorded on August 17, 2023 at 21:00 WIB of 520 µg/m3 which falls into the dangerous category. “Air quality levels in the hazardous category can cause serious health problems and require rapid treatment,” reads a quote from the BMKG.
Meanwhile, PM 2.5 concentrations in Palangkaraya from August to September 2023 fall into the moderate to unhealthy category. The highest concentration value was recorded on September 2, 2023 at 07:00 WIB equal to 118.2 µg/m3 in the unhealthy category.
According to a source from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the air quality level in the unhealthy category is harmful to humans, animals and plants.
Sumatra
BMKG shows data on PM 2.5 concentrations in Palembang from August to September 2023. During this period, M 2.5 concentrations fall into the moderate to very unhealthy category.
The Palembang Meteorological Station has recorded an increase in PM2.5 concentrations since 21 August 2023. The situation has been recorded several times reaching unhealthy to very unhealthy levels. The highest concentration value was recorded on September 2, 2023 at 04:00 WIB of 229.1 µg/m3 or very unhealthy
Announcement
Adding pollutant concentrations from sources such as forest/land fires, motor vehicles (fuel), factory smokestacks, PLTU/PLTD, and building and infrastructure construction, increases PM2.5.
In addition, favorable weather conditions, such as the dry season/infrequent rains and generally calm winds. An inversion layer in the morning and subsidence air falling in the evening also favor the increase.
During the day there are fluctuations in the concentrations of polluting substances which reach their maximum in certain hours. Each region may have different characteristics of the daily cycle.
BMKG urges residents to use masks when in places with high levels of air pollution.
In addition, residents are asked to maintain a healthy lifestyle, increase green plants, properly regulate air circulation. When traveling, you should use public transport and avoid places with high pollution. Meanwhile, advice for the interior of the house, residents are required to clean the air in the room.
The public is also advised to always pay attention to information on air quality, especially from the BMKG. KLHK and the Local Environmental Service as a government agency authorized to provide official information and advice on air quality and its impacts.
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