This level of pollution is classified as satisfactory.
Most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 129
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, with negligible pollution within normal limits |
| 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 certain groups of people, but the impact on the average person is negligible |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, it may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may face more serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their diameter is 30 times smaller than that of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are responsible for the hazy air characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 13, Bishkek ranks 67th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
