This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Top 3 most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 90
2. Baytik village - 22
The main source of pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may negatively affect sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect the health of sensitive individuals. The impact on most people is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All population groups may experience negative effects. Sensitive individuals may face more serious issues |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. This may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Extremely hazardous to health. All individuals may experience serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter 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 responsible for pollution typical of large megacities.
According to the global air quality ranking as of March 5, Bishkek ranks 15th (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use protective masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
