This level of air quality is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 144
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main pollutant in the air of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, pollution level is low and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect the health of sensitive individuals, while having little noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of most people, especially those who are more sensitive |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, effects may impact all residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Severely hazardous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to solid particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances cause the characteristic haze observed in large metropolitan areas.
In the global air quality and pollution ranking as of December 27, Bishkek ranks 4th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit physical activity outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
