This figure indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Baytik village - 239
2. Nagorye - 161
The main pollutant in the air of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| AQI Index | 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 affect individuals with high sensitivity, while most will not experience serious effects. |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, and especially sensitive individuals may face more serious problems. |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Seriously hazardous to health, effects may impact the entire population. |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may face serious problems. |
PM2.5 refers to particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include dust, soot, ash, as well as sulfates and nitrates found in the air. These substances are the cause of smog typical of large cities.
As of March 15, Bishkek ranks first in the world for air pollution (as of 11:00).
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Install an air purifier.
