This index indicates that the air is harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 153
2. Nagorye - 136
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory; pollution is minimal 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 with heightened sensitivity. No noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects; individuals with heightened sensitivity may face more serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may experience serious health effects |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns. These particles are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the atmospheric pollution typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 14, Bishkek ranks 23rd (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Wear masks;
- Reduce outdoor physical activities;
- Use air purifiers.
