This level of pollution is considered satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Nagornoye - 88
2. Madiyev Street - 87
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minor |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but is not noticeable for the average resident |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, and sensitive individuals may experience more serious effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, which may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, everyone may experience serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are the cause of smog typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 13, Bishkek ranks 28th (as of 16:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
