This level of pollution is classified as very unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 334
2. Baytik Village - 11
The main source of air pollution in the city 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 | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, but does not have a noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, particularly sensitive individuals may have more serious effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Health is at risk. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Health is at risk. Everyone may experience more serious effects |
PM2.5 refers to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. This includes particles of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances cause the haze characteristic of large cities.
As of January 8, Bishkek ranks second in the world air quality ranking (time 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent the influx of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
