This level of air quality is classified as satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 143
2. Baytik Village - 11
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered good, with negligible pollution 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 negatively affect sensitive individuals, while the general population is not expected to experience significant effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience adverse health effects, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, it may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to the health of every individual, may cause serious consequences |
PM2.5 includes solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles consist of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the atmosphere. These substances create the characteristic haze typical of the world's largest cities.
As of January 27, Bishkek ranks 36th in the global air quality and pollution ranking (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against atmospheric pollution:
- close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
