This figure indicates a very unhealthy level of air quality.
The most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 357
2. Baytik Village - 17
The main source of pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is within the norm |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but there may be harmful pollutants for sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | Impact on people with heightened sensitivity, while others may not notice changes |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of everyone, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may negatively affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health, everyone may experience negative effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates found in the air. These substances contribute to reduced visibility in large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 19, Bishkek ranks 4th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
