This level is considered unhealthy.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 268
2. Baytik Village - 22
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 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, minimal impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, all individuals may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. This category includes particles of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global ranking of cities by air pollution as of January 21, Bishkek ranks third at 5:00 PM.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use a mask;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
