This figure indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 183
2. Baytik Village - 22
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 is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not have a noticeable impact on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, and sensitive groups may experience more serious effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. It may negatively affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious health consequences |
PM2.5 refers to solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances cause the characteristic haze found in large cities.
In the global ranking of cities by air quality, as of January 5, Bishkek ranks 6th (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear masks;
- reduce physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
