This index indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 84
2. Baytik village - 75
The main pollutant in Bishkek is considered to be PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Satisfactory air quality, pollution within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect people with heightened sensitivity; others are not likely to be seriously affected |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals may experience serious effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the general population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, may cause serious effects for everyone |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller 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 present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
As of March 8, Bishkek ranks 34th in the world air quality ranking (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Keep windows closed to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Install an air purifier.
