This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 101
2. Nagorye - 99
The main air pollutant in the capital 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 sensitive individuals, but will not have a noticeable impact on the average resident |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious consequences |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. It may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of October 21, Bishkek ranks 18th (at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- wear a mask;
- try to limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
