This figure indicates a unhealthy atmosphere.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 202
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is considered to be PM2.5.
| Air Quality Indicator AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered acceptable, pollution is 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 affect sensitive groups, but has little effect on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. It will affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Creates a health risk. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include particles of dust, soot, ash, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are the cause of smog characteristic of large cities.
According to the ranking on January 9, Bishkek ranks 5th in the world for air quality and atmospheric pollution (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against polluted air:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering indoors;
- wear protective masks;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
