Haze in Greater Jakarta Begins to Thin, BMKG Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant

Published 2026-10-18

The sky conditions in the Jakarta area and its surroundings were observed to be improving on Thursday (10/15/2026). Previously, the sky in the Greater Jakarta area had appeared hazy and turned gray due to the impact of forest and land fires (karhutla) in several regions.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated that the haze enveloping the capital is now gradually dissipating. This change in conditions occurred in line with shifts in wind direction and ongoing firefighting efforts by relevant authorities at the fire sites.

Although air conditions are beginning to improve, the BMKG continues to urge the public to remain alert. Residents are asked to keep monitoring official information regarding air quality and health through government communication channels so that they can take anticipatory measures if the haze returns.

In addition, the public is advised to maintain their health by wearing masks when engaging in outdoor activities if air quality declines again. This step is important to prevent respiratory issues caused by residual smoke particles that may still be carried by the wind.

The government continues to coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure that fire hotspots can be fully extinguished immediately. The public is expected to remain calm and not easily believe unverified information regarding weather conditions and air quality.

Sources: Lutimterkini

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