This level indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 191
2. Baytik Village - 177
3. Nagorye - 157
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered normal, pollutants are within acceptable limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect the health of sensitive individuals, no noticeable effect on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially vulnerable groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size. For comparison, their diameter is 30 times smaller than that of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the cause of smog, which is typical for large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 24, Bishkek ranks 9th (at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear masks;
- limit outdoor physical activities;
- use air purifiers.
