This index indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 121
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 considered excellent, 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 have negative health effects on sensitive groups, but no visible impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All citizens may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, affecting the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously dangerous to health, everyone may experience severe consequences |
PM2.5 refers to microscopic particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These elements create the characteristic haze in megacities.
According to the global air quality ranking as of January 17, Bishkek ranks 31st (as of 5:00 PM) among cities worldwide.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
