This level of the index is characterized as very unhealthy.
The three most polluted spots in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 769
2. Baytik Village - 71
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 minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may pose a threat to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, while most do not notice changes |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Potentially hazardous to health, especially for sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health threat, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, severe consequences for all residents |
PM2.5 refers to fine 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, and chemical compounds such as sulfates and nitrates that are present in the air. These substances cause pollution typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 22, Bishkek ranks second (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
