This level is considered satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 153
2. Nagorye - 91
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered acceptable, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is at a level that may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect some groups, but does not pose serious problems for most people |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of most people, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously hazardous to health, affects all individuals |
PM2.5 consists of micro-particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the main contributors to the pollution typical of large cities.
In the global ranking of cities by air quality as of October 29, Bishkek ranks 29th (as of 10:00 AM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Wear protective masks;
- Reduce physical activities outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
