This level indicates a very unhealthy atmosphere.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 289
2. Baytik Village - 33
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 does not exceed acceptable norms |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive groups of the population |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | Health effects may be felt by individuals with heightened sensitivity. It will not have a significant impact on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially among sensitive individuals, these will be more pronounced |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health risks. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, consequences can be severe for everyone |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles that are less than 2.5 microns in size, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These particles are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality characteristic of large cities.
According to the city ranking on January 18, Bishkek ranks third in the world for air pollution levels (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- try to reduce physical exertion outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
