This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 95
2. Madiev Street - 81
3. Nagorye - 28
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is 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 health in sensitive individuals, has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially vulnerable groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health threat, likely to affect all city residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously dangerous to health. All residents may face severe consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. They contribute to the deterioration of air quality, which is typical for large cities.
As of February 7, Bishkek ranks 19th in the world air quality ranking (time 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use protective masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
