This figure is classified as good.
Top 3 most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 131
2. Nagorye - 104
The main pollutant in Bishkek is considered to be PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, while others are not likely to be significantly impacted |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | The general population may experience adverse health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Presents a health risk, affecting the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These include 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 megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of October 24, Bishkek ranks 63rd (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.
