Bishkek Tops Global Ranking of Cities with the Most Polluted Air

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On January 19, Bishkek took the top position in the global list of cities with the most polluted air. This data was published by the World Air Quality project.

The air quality index (AQI) in the capital reached 396, which corresponds to the "hazardous" category.


Bishkek has become the leader among cities with the most polluted air.
Moreover, the concentration level of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in Bishkek exceeds the World Health Organization's recommended norms by 48.1 times. As of 7:00 PM, the air pollution level in the city remained "hazardous".



Bishkek has become the leader among cities with the most polluted air.



Bishkek has become the leader among cities with the most polluted air.

Particulate matter PM2.5 remains the primary source of air pollution.
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