This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 334
2. Baytik Village - 11
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is 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 people in vulnerable groups, but does not impact the majority of the population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals face more serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, negative impact on the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously hazardous to health; everyone may face severe consequences |
PM2.5 are solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, making them 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles contain a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air, which contribute to the haziness of the atmosphere in large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 8, Bishkek ranks 21st (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
