On January 15, Bishkek found itself among the cities with the dirtiest air according to the World Air Quality project. In this ranking, the capital took fifth place, which raises certain concerns.
The air quality index (AQI) in Bishkek reached 237, corresponding to a level of very high pollution.
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It is important to note that the level of PM2.5 in Bishkek exceeds the World Health Organization's recommended norm by 21.2 times. As of 9:00 PM, the city was classified as "harmful" to health.
The main source of pollution remains fine particles PM2.5.
