This figure corresponds to a good level of air quality.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 148
2. Nagorye - 71
3. Bishkek International School - 27
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air is considered clean, pollution level is minimal and 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 negatively affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health; exposure may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously threatens health; all individuals may experience significant problems |
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 a cause of smog in large cities.
As of March 25, Bishkek ranks 112th in the world air quality ranking (16:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Wear masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
