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Bishkek Tops Global Ranking of Cities with the Most Polluted Air

Ирэн Орлонская • • Local news
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On January 19, Bishkek topped the global list of cities with the most polluted air, according to data from the World Air Quality project.

The air quality index (AQI) in the capital reached a value of 396, indicating a "hazardous" level of pollution.

Bishkek tops the global ranking of cities with the most polluted air

Bishkek has become the leader among cities with the most polluted air.
It is also reported that the level of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in Bishkek exceeds the WHO annual average norm by 48.1 times. As of 7:00 PM, the pollution level remained "hazardous".



Bishkek has become the leader among cities with the most polluted air.



Bishkek has become the leader among cities with the most polluted air.

Particulate matter PM2.5 remains the main source of air pollution in the city.
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