This air quality level is classified as unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 350
2. Nagorye - 105
3. Baytik Village - 22
The main source of pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is rated as satisfactory, with minimal pollution within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some substances may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect people with heightened sensitivity; minimal impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, with more serious impacts on sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, effects may impact the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their diameter is 30 times smaller than that of a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances cause the smog typical of large cities.
As of January 31, Bishkek ranks second in the world for air pollution levels (data as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
