Jakarta, Sept. 27 -- The Environment Office of Jakarta is developing an early warning system (EWS) for air pollution as part of anticipatory and response measures against air pollution in the metropolitan city.

"This system will provide air quality information in real time and for the next three days, including recommendations of mitigation efforts that can be taken by the community," Head of the Jakarta Health Office Asep Kuswanto said here on Friday.

According to him, the system is designed not only to serve as a basis for decision-making but also as a form of protection for residents' health against the negative impacts of air pollution.

Kuswanto emphasized the importance of building the community's collective awareness on air pollu...