This level is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 175
2. Nagorye - 162
3. Baytik Village - 157
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect the health of particularly sensitive individuals. The impact on the average citizen is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, it will affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may experience serious negative consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They are a mixture 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 22, Bishkek ranks 7th (at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- minimize outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
