Hotspots have decreased to 487 points, peat fires and air quality are still a concern

Decreased Hotspots Have Not Restored Air Quality

Based on PM2.5-based air quality monitoring submitted by the Ministry of Forestry, most of Indonesia's territory is in the good to moderate category.

However, a number of areas still report unhealthy to very unhealthy conditions. Locally, dangerous categories are also found, especially in several parts of Kalimantan and a number of areas in Sumatra and Papua.

This condition shows that a reduction in Hotspots is not always immediately followed by a recovery in air quality. Fire smoke, especially from peatlands, can persist and move according to atmospheric conditions.

The Ministry of Forestry asks people in areas with worsening air quality to reduce outdoor activities and use masks if they have to do activities outside. Special attention needs to be given to children, pregnant women, the elderly, and residents with respiratory problems or chronic diseases.

The public and business actors are also reminded not to clear or clear land by burning. Findings of smoke, hot spots or burning activity need to be immediately reported to officers so that they can be handled as early as possible.