This level is considered satisfactory.
Most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 119
2. Nagorye - 62
The main cause of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, pollution level is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals in sensitive groups. The average person may not notice any effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience adverse health effects, and especially sensitive individuals may face more serious problems |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and may negatively impact all residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health. All individuals may face more pronounced effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. They are a major cause of air pollution typical of large megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of October 30, Bishkek ranks 56th (as of 16:00).
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
