This level is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted areas of the city:
1. Nagorye - 111
2. Baytik village - 11
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but has little effect on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of most people, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health and may affect all residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
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 a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These particles contribute to the deterioration of air quality observed in large cities.
On a global level, according to the air quality ranking, Bishkek ranks fourth as of 11:00 on March 12.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the intake of polluted air;
- wear a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activities;
- use an air purifier.
