This level of pollution is characterized as good.
Top 3 locations with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 58
2. Nagorye - 38
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is normal, pollution is minimal |
| 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 individuals with heightened sensitivity, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively affect health, especially in sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Dangerous to the health of the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, serious consequences may occur for everyone |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times thinner than a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to air pollution typical of large cities.
In the international air quality ranking as of February 24, Bishkek ranks 0 (as of 06:00) among cities worldwide.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Install an air purifier.
