This level indicates satisfactory air quality.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiev Street - 168
2. Nagorye - 153
3. Baytik Village - 6
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air is considered of good quality, with pollution levels being insignificant and within normal limits. |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but there may be harmful pollutants for sensitive individuals. |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect people with heightened sensitivity, while the general population may not notice it. |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive groups. |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population. |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may face serious consequences. |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. It is a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air, causing smog typical of large cities.
According to the global air quality table as of January 28, Bishkek ranks 30th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- Wear a mask;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
