This index indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 153
2. Nagornoye - 95
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | excellent | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may be harmful to people sensitive to pollutants |
| 101—150 | unsafe for sensitive groups | May affect people with high sensitivity but does not have a noticeable impact on the average citizen |
| 151—200 | unsafe | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups of the population |
| 201—300 | very unsafe | This poses a health risk and may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious health threat, everyone may experience severe consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These elements contribute to pollution typical of large cities.
According to the air quality ranking, as of February 23, Bishkek ranks 26th (11:00) in the world.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
