This level of air quality is classified as very unhealthy.
The most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 189
2. Baytik Village - 28
The main air pollutant is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, while others may not notice any effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 refers to 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 present in the air. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality, which is typical for large cities.
As of January 14, Bishkek ranks 3rd in the world air quality ranking (5:00 PM).
Ways to protect against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
