This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 69
2. Nagorye - 66
The main pollutant in the air of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, 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 particularly sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May cause health effects for everyone, especially for sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are present in the air as suspended particles. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air visibility, characteristic of large cities.
As of October 25, Bishkek ranks 39th in the world air quality and pollution level ranking (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use an air purifier.
