This level is considered unhealthy.
The three most polluted locations in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 229
2. 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 within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, while the effect on others may be minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Potentially harmful to health, especially for susceptible groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Extremely harmful to health, effects may impact the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These particles are the main culprits of smog characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of December 24, Bishkek ranks 6th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
