This index indicates unhealthy conditions for breathing.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 102
2. Baytik village - 17
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution 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 negatively affect the health of sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May impact the health of everyone, especially those with heightened sensitivity |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face more serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances are the cause of smog typical of large cities.
According to the world city ranking, on March 1, Bishkek ranks second in air pollution levels (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Install an air purifier.
