This indicator reflects a satisfactory state of the air.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 152
2. Nagorye - 126
The main pollutant in the capital's air is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within the norm, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive groups |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect the health of sensitive individuals, while the impact on the general population will be minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of everyone, and sensitive groups may face serious consequences |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health, everyone may face dangerous consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They create the characteristic haze observed in large cities.
In the global air quality and pollution ranking, Bishkek ranks 62nd as of February 16 (at 17:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Reduce physical activity outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
