Jakarta has recently been ranked as the most polluted city in the world by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir., AP News reports.
Home to over 11 million people, and a total of 30 million in the metropolitan area, residents face increasing health and respiratory problems due to air pollution.
Jakarta’s air pollution is primarily caused by the dry season and motorized vehicles, according to Indonesian authorities.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry data said 44% of air pollution comes from transportation and 31% from industry.
The lack of reliable public transportation has forced residents to use private vehicles, especially motorcycles, resulting in major traffic congestion.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has proposed moving the capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara as a solution to the pollution issue.
