This figure is classified as satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 148
2. Nagorye - 69
The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minor 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 particularly sensitive individuals. The impact on the average person is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious problems |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Impact on the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their diameter is 30 times smaller than that of a human hair and includes a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances cause the atmospheric haze characteristic of large megacities.
According to the global air quality ranking, Bishkek ranks 48th (as of 11:00) among cities worldwide on March 25.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
