This level is considered good.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 186
2. Nagorye - 129
3. Baytik Village - 77
The main air pollutant in the city is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, with a slight level of pollution |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, although some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive categories of people, but it does not noticeably impact the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals may face serious problems |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, and everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter 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 typical air pollution in large cities.
In the global ranking for air quality and atmospheric pollution as of November 25, Bishkek ranks 85th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- avoid intense physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
