This level of air quality is characterized as satisfactory.
Top 3 areas with the highest air pollution in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 84
2. Baytik village - 75
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, 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 sensitive individuals, while most people do not experience noticeable effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively impact the health of most people, and sensitive individuals may face more serious consequences |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, all individuals may face more serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. They are responsible for haze in the air, which is characteristic of large megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 8, Bishkek ranks 24th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
