This level of air quality is classified as very unhealthy.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 350
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 satisfactory, pollution remains within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may be harmful to some people |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect people with heightened sensitivity |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | The general population may experience health effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health threat affecting all residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, may cause serious effects for everyone |
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 a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They contribute to the decline in air quality typical of large cities.
According to the air quality ranking on January 15, Bishkek ranks second in the world (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
