This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
Top 3 most polluted places in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 168
2. Baytik Village - 22
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| AQI Index | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, pollution level is negligible |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, some substances may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals. The impact on others is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All population groups may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Condition is hazardous to health and may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Condition is extremely dangerous, everyone may face serious health issues |
PM2.5 refers to particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are responsible for the pollution typical of large megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of December 29, Bishkek ranks 44th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use an air purifier.
