This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 102
2. Baytik village - 11
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered acceptable, pollution level is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, little or no impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience adverse health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, may cause serious effects for all |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 1, Bishkek ranks 25th (as of 11:00 AM).
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
