This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 177
2. Nagorye - 154
3. Baytik Village - 124
The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | excellent | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Presents a serious health threat, everyone may face more severe consequences |
PM2.5 refers to particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to reduced visibility, characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 21, Bishkek ranks 23rd (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Reduce outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
