This level is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 areas with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 177
2. Baytik Village - 134
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 is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, while others are not significantly impacted |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health issues, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious consequences |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. This may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may face more serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their diameter is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include various particles such as dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These components cause the characteristic haze observed in large cities.
In the ranking of cities based on air quality, as of November 30, Bishkek ranks 14th (11:00) in the world.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
