This level indicates harmfulness for vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 159
2. Bishkek International School - 11
3. Baytik Village - 6
The main source of 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 | Acceptable quality, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, but has little noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, may lead to serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They create the characteristic haze in the atmosphere of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 11, Bishkek ranks 15th (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- wear a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
