This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiev Street - 362
2. Baytik Village - 17
The main source of air pollution in 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 affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, while others may not be impacted |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Seriously hazardous to health, potentially affecting the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Extremely harmful to health, all residents may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances lead to reduced visibility, characteristic of large cities.
In the international air quality ranking as of January 20, Bishkek ranks 15th in the world (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
