This level is considered very unhealthy.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiyev Street - 189
2. Baytik Village - 28
The main pollutant in the air of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minor and 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 negatively affect sensitive individuals, but the impact on the general population is minor |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May have negative effects on everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, all individuals may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 14, Bishkek ranks 3rd (as of 5:00 PM).
Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
