This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 202
2. Baytik Village - 185
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Pollution is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect vulnerable groups, but the impact on most people is minor |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critical to health, all residents may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to microscopic particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their size is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are typically the cause of smog characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of December 1, Bishkek ranks 19th (data at 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent dirty air from entering;
- use masks;
- try to reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
