This index indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Most polluted areas of the city:
1. Baytik village - 133
2. Madiev Street - 126
3. Nagorye - 62
The main pollutant in the air of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals but does not have a noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive groups of the population |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, exposure may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Health hazard, everyone may face severe consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These components contribute to the deterioration of air quality, which is typical for large cities.
As of February 4, Bishkek ranks 41st in the world for air quality (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- Close windows to reduce the entry of pollutants;
- Use masks;
- Limit physical activity outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
