This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the atmosphere.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 134
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 quality is considered good, pollutants are within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not have a noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to all, likely negative health effects for the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically 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 diameter of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the atmosphere. They are the main culprits of smog typical of large cities.
As of January 3, Bishkek ranks 48th in the world air quality and pollution ranking.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the intake of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
