This level of air pollution is classified as satisfactory.
The three most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 183
2. Nagorye - 134
3. Baytik Village - 6
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, pollution level is minor |
| 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 sensitive groups, but has little noticeable effect on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 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, their diameter is 30 times smaller than that 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, which is often observed in large cities.
As of February 1, Bishkek ranks 38th in the world air quality ranking at 11:00.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Wear a mask;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
