This figure falls into the satisfactory category.
Top 3 most polluted locations in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 183
2. Nagorye - 134
3. Baytik Village - 6
The main pollutant in the atmosphere of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution level is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect individuals with heightened sensitivity. The impact on healthier individuals is not pronounced |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | The general population may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely to negatively impact the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically hazardous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles less than 2.5 microns in size, which are 30 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
On a global scale, Bishkek ranks 38th in air quality and pollution as of February 1 (at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purification devices.
