This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the atmosphere.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 134
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | excellent | Air quality is good, pollution level is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but there may be consequences for sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity. For most of the population, the impact is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All residents may experience negative effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, serious consequences possible for all |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the atmosphere. These substances contribute to the formation of smog typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 3, Bishkek ranks 48th (as of 11:00 AM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
