This level of air is classified as unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 167
2. Baytik Village - 17
The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality at this level is considered satisfactory, with minor pollution 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 significant impact on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, effects may impact the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, everyone may experience serious consequences |
PM2.5 includes solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, making them 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the cause of the smog characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking on January 14, Bishkek ranks 14th (at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to limit the entry of polluted air;
- wear protective masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purification devices.
