This value is considered very unhealthy.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiyev Street - 156
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 acceptable, pollution is minimal 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 negatively affect health for sensitive individuals; it does not have a noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially vulnerable groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health threat, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Extremely dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates in the air. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of megacities.
In the global air pollution ranking on January 24, Bishkek ranks first at 5:00 PM.
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to minimize the influx of polluted air;
- use masks;
- try to limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
