This level is considered satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas in the city:
1. Madiev Street - 168
2. Nagorye - 141
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Healthy air quality, minimal pollution 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 sensitive individuals, but has little noticeable effect on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, potentially affects the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critical 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. It includes mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These components contribute to reduced visibility, characteristic of large cities.
In the global ranking of air pollution levels as of November 9, Bishkek ranks 20th (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to reduce the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
