This level indicates good air quality.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 104
2. Baytik village - 82
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | 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 be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity. The impact is not noticeable for others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience adverse health effects, especially vulnerable groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality observed in large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 22, Bishkek holds 0th place (06:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
