This level is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 136
2. Bishkek International School - 11
3. Baytik Village - 6
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, with minor pollution within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, although some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect health in sensitive individuals, but in most cases does not cause visible effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of everyone, with more serious effects for sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances are the cause of smog typical of large megacities.
As of December 26, Bishkek ranks 24th in the world ranking for air quality and pollution (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
