This figure corresponds to the status of satisfactory.
The three most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 64
2. Nagornoye - 60
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution is minor |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some substances may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All population groups may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may negatively affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically unsafe, everyone may face serious health problems |
PM2.5 consists of microscopic solid 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 that are suspended in the air. They are responsible for the characteristic haze in large cities.
Globally, Bishkek ranks 66th in air quality and atmospheric pollution (as of 11:00 on November 2).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activities;
- Install an air purifier.
