This level indicates a satisfactory state of the environment.
Most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 177
2. Baytik Village - 174
3. Nagorye - 152
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution is 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 affect sensitive individuals, but has little noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Health alert, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected. |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to pollution and degrade air quality in cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 23, Bishkek ranks 50th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
