This level is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiev Street - 173
2. Baytik Village - 17
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, with minimal impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All residents may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious threat to health, everyone may face severe consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to visibility deterioration, characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 6, Bishkek ranks 9th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
