This index indicates good air quality.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 159
2. Nagorye - 58
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is at a satisfactory level, pollution is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, some substances may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, but poses no threat to the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May impact the health of everyone, especially those who are more sensitive |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, which may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health, all individuals may experience more severe effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are responsible for the visibility deterioration characteristic of large cities.
According to the global air quality ranking as of March 9, Bishkek ranks 90th in the world (at 11:00 AM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
