This air quality level is classified as satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 92
2. Baytik village - 17
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered good, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some substances may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, but has little noticeable effect on most people |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of most people, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, may cause serious effects for everyone |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances contribute to reduced visibility, characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 13, Bishkek ranks 57th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use a mask;
- Limit physical activity outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
