This level is considered very unhealthy.
Most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 357
2. Baytik Village - 49
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minor |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | Negative effects may occur for sensitive groups, but the rest are not affected |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, affects all residents |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious health threats, risk for every individual |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair and include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality, which is characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 19, Bishkek ranks third (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- install an air purifier.
