This level of pollution is classified as very unhealthy.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 769
2. Baytik Village - 71
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | The air is considered satisfactory, pollution is minimal and 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, with minimal effects on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | The condition is hazardous to health and may affect all segments of the population |
| 300+ | hazardous | The condition is extremely dangerous to health, and everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 22, Bishkek ranks second (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- Close windows to reduce the influx of polluted air;
- Use masks;
- Limit physical activity outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
