This value is considered satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 160
2. Nagorye - 106
3. Baytik Village - 17
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is within the norm |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but not noticeable for others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Effects may be felt by the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than 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 reduced visibility and are typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking on February 8, Bishkek ranks 28th (at 11:00).
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
