This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
Top 3 most polluted places in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 56
2. Bishkek International School - 13
3. Baytik village - 11
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, pollution level 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 negatively affect health for some people sensitive to pollution |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Health effects may be felt by most, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Severely hazardous to health, everyone may experience adverse effects |
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances often cause smog, characteristic of large megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 27, Bishkek ranks 77th (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to avoid the influx of polluted air;
- Use masks;
- Reduce outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
