This level of pollution is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 163
2. Nagorye - 90
3. Baytik Village - 17
The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may negatively affect the health of sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect individuals with heightened sensitivity. No noticeable impact on the health of the majority |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups of the population |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
As of January 30, Bishkek ranks 17th in the world air quality ranking (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
