This level is classified as unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 144
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but there may be harmful pollutants for sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, but the effect on others is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, and particularly sensitive individuals are at greater risk |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, it may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These components cause the characteristic haze observed in large megacities.
In the global air quality ranking as of December 27, Bishkek ranks fourth (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
