This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
Most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 168
2. Baytik Village - 22
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, however some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, potential effects on the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of December 29, Bishkek ranks 44th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
