This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
List of the three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 160
2. Nagorye - 106
3. Baytik Village - 58
The main pollutant in the capital's air 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, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not cause significant effects on healthy individuals |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively affect the health of all individuals, especially sensitive ones |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the general population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Significant health risk, consequences can be severe for everyone |
PM2.5 consists of fine solid particles with a size of less than 2.5 microns. This is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. They contribute to the formation of smog typical of large megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 8, Bishkek ranks 75th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- Use masks;
- Reduce physical activities outdoors;
- Consider using air purifiers.
