Residents of Indonesia's capital Jakarta today filed a lawsuit against the government over the toxic levels of air pollution that regularly blanket the city.<br />'' <br />''Jakarta has been shrouded in hazardous smog for much of the past month, with air quality readings recording high concentrations of harmful microscopic particles known as PM2.5. A group of 31 concerned residents has sued President Joko Widodo, as well as the ministry of environment and forestry, ministry of health, and Jakarta's governor over the worsening air pollution.<br />''<br />''The plaintiffs which include activists, office workers and motorcycle taxi drivers have filed the case to raise awareness about the issue and force the government to act. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Toxic smog saw Jakarta ranked as the most polluted city in the world for several mornings running last month, forcing residents to wear pollution masks and sparking a storm of social media criticism.</span><br />