This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 157
2. Madiyev Street - 126
The main pollutant in the city's air is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but may be harmful to some people |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect people with heightened sensitivity |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May have negative health effects on everyone |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Seriously hazardous to health, may affect all residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 refers to particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They consist of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances are the cause of smog typical of large cities.
As of November 16, Bishkek ranks 20th (11:00) in the world air quality and pollution ranking.
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- keep windows closed to limit the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
