This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
Top 3 areas with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 79
2. Baytik village - 17
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 levels are minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals. The impact on the general population is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Health is at risk, the impact may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Health is at serious risk, everyone may face severe consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles with a diameter of less 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 are the cause of smog in large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 6, Bishkek ranks 31st (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
