This level of air quality is harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 155
2. Madiyev Street - 154
3. Baytik Village - 91
The main air pollutant in the city is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air is considered clean, pollution is 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 individuals with heightened sensitivity, but not everyone |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May impact the health of everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may negatively affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, may lead to serious consequences for everyone |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles less than 2.5 microns in size, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to pollution characteristic of large cities.
On the international air quality scale, Bishkek ranks 22nd as of February 2 (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent dirty air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
