Jakarta air pollution worsens: Respiratory illness cases surge
Jun 26, 2026 #Indonesia #Jakarta #AirPollution
In Indonesia, worsening air pollution in the capital is driving a rise in respiratory illnesses
Jun 26, 2026 #Indonesia #Jakarta #AirPollution
In Indonesia, worsening air pollution in the capital is driving a rise in respiratory illnesses in the world’s most populous city. Jakarta’s air quality has continued to decline this month, with monitoring agencies ranking it among the most polluted cities in the world.
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta.