This level is considered good.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 164
2. Nagorye - 64
3. Bishkek International School - 11
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is normal, pollution is minor |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect the health of sensitive groups, but most people are not noticeably impacted |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals may face serious problems |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious threat to health, everyone may experience significant effects |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, their diameter is 30 times smaller than a human hair. This includes a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality, which is particularly noticeable in large cities.
As of March 10, Bishkek ranks 102nd in the world air quality ranking at 11:00.
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Keep windows closed to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Install an air purifier.
