This level of air quality is considered satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 91
2. Baytik village - 77
The main source of pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Negligible pollution, air quality is normal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but poses little risk to the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience adverse effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health threat, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious health threats, everyone may experience severe effects |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are the cause of smog typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 14, Bishkek ranks 64th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- avoid intense physical exertion outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
