This index indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
The most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 229
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air is considered clean, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect certain groups of people, but is not significant for most |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively affect the health of most, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Seriously hazardous to public health |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous, everyone may experience serious health effects |
PM2.5 are fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the atmosphere. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global ranking for air quality and pollution levels as of December 24, Bishkek ranks 6th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- keep windows closed to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- install air purifiers.
