This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Top 3 areas with the highest pollution in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 212
2. Madiyev Street - 175
3. Nagorye - 172
The main culprit 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 potentially harmful for people with high sensitivity to pollution |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, while most people do not experience significant effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health, all individuals may experience significant effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, and chemical compounds present in the air. They create the characteristic haze observed in large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 22, Bishkek ranks 49th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to minimize the intake of polluted air;
- use masks;
- try to limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
