Top 3 locations with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 142
2. Nagorye - 121
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 minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Quality is acceptable but may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, but not the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 includes solid particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, and chemical compounds present in the air. They impact air quality typical of large megacities.
On the international stage, as of November 19, Bishkek ranks 24th in the world for air pollution levels (as of 5:00 PM).
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- try to limit outdoor physical activity;
- consider using air purifiers.
