This level of air quality is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 171
2. Nagorye - 91
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 minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may pose a risk to some people |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect people with heightened sensitivity, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Health risks may affect everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, it may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health, consequences can be severe for everyone |
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 are responsible for the smog typical of large cities.
According to the international ranking, as of February 24, Bishkek ranks 19th (5:00 PM) among cities with the highest levels of air pollution in the world.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
