This figure is classified as satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of the city:
1. Baytik village - 152
2. Nagorye - 126
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All citizens may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and may affect all segments of the population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Severely hazardous to health. Everyone may experience significant negative effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include a mix of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They contribute to the formation of smog typical of large cities.
In terms of air pollution levels on February 16, Bishkek ranks 68th in the world ranking (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask to protect the respiratory system;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers to improve indoor air quality.
