This level is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 235
2. Nagorye - 156
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but there may be harmful pollutants for sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, while others may not notice significant effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are responsible for the haze characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 14, Bishkek ranks 3rd (based on data at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to avoid polluted air entering;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
