This level is considered hazardous.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 237
2. Baytik Village - 11
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 within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may be harmful to sensitive groups |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not impact the average citizen |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, with a diameter 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They contribute to reduced air transparency, characteristic of large megacities.
As of January 9, Bishkek ranks second in the world ranking for air quality and pollution levels (at 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use protective masks;
- limit outdoor physical activities;
- use air purifiers.
