This level of air quality is classified as unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted locations in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 139
2. Baytik Village - 11
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 level is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, there are pollutants that may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive groups. No significant impact on the health of the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, and for particularly sensitive individuals, the effects may be more serious |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Every individual may face more serious health consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their size is 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. They are responsible for the haze characteristic of megacities.
As of December 25, Bishkek ranks 8th (at 11:00) in the global ranking for air quality and atmospheric pollution.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- keep windows closed to avoid polluted air;
- use a mask;
- minimize outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
