This level of air quality is classified as good.
Most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 169
2. Nagorye - 102
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minor |
| 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 has no impact on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively affect the health of everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Presents a health risk to the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, may cause serious effects for everyone |
PM2.5 refers to tiny solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. They include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances cause the air pollution characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 10, Bishkek ranks 94th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- use a mask;
- minimize outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
