This level is classified as satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 120
2. Nagorye - 79
The main pollutant in the air of Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, with minor pollution 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 | Pollution may affect sensitive individuals, while it poses no threat to most people. |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All population groups may experience adverse health effects, especially sensitive individuals. |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | The condition is hazardous to health, which may affect the entire population. |
| 300+ | hazardous | The condition is critically dangerous to health, and everyone may experience 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. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the cause of smog typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 11, Bishkek ranks 12th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- wear a mask;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- consider using air purifiers.
