This level indicates harmfulness for vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 90
2. Baytik village - 22
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered acceptable, 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 have adverse effects on individuals with heightened sensitivity to pollution |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
In the global ranking of cities by air quality as of March 5, Bishkek ranks 15th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- wear protective masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
