This figure indicates good air quality.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 58
2. Nagorye - 38
The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution level is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but there may be harmful pollutants for sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable effect on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, may cause serious problems for everyone |
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 a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
In the global ranking for air quality and atmospheric pollution as of February 24, Bishkek ranks 0 (06:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- try to reduce physical exertion outdoors;
- use an air purifier.
