This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiev Street - 128
2. Baytik Village - 92
3. Nagorye - 66
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, however, some pollutants may be harmful to particularly sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, while most people do not experience obvious problems |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may face health effects, especially sensitive groups may experience serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances contribute to atmospheric pollution typical of large megacities.
As of February 5, Bishkek ranks 15th in the world air quality ranking (5:00 PM).
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
