This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiyev Street - 190
2. Baytik Village - 58
The main pollutant in the city's air is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered good, pollution levels are minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some substances may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect people with heightened sensitivity, but does not have a noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 are microscopic particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their size is 30 times smaller than a human hair. They are a mixture of dust, soot, ash, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These pollutants cause the characteristic haze observed in large cities.
In the global air pollution ranking on January 23, Bishkek ranks 57th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
