This level is classified as unhealthy.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 202
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not impact the average citizen |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | The entire population may experience negative effects, sensitive groups more severely |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. The impact may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious health threat. Everyone may face more severe consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their diameter is 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, sulfates, and nitrates suspended in the atmosphere. They contribute to visibility deterioration, characteristic of large cities.
In the international air quality ranking as of January 9, Bishkek ranks 5th in the world (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- try to reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
