This level of air quality index is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiyev Street - 126
2. Bishkek International School - 11
3. Baytik Village - 6
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but there may be harmful pollutants for sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect people with heightened sensitivity. For most, the impact is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May cause health problems for everyone, especially for sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, serious consequences possible for all |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, making them 30 times smaller than a human hair. These include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances cause the characteristic pollution observed in large cities.
According to the global air quality ranking on December 26, Bishkek ranks 21st (11:00) among cities worldwide.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- wear a protective mask;
- avoid intense physical exertion outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
