This level of pollution is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 154
2. Nagorye - 105
3. Baytik Village - 22
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may be harmful to some individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, less noticeable for others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, serious consequences possible for all |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances contribute to the formation of smog typical of large cities.
As of January 31, Bishkek ranks 18th in the world air quality and atmospheric pollution ranking (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- try to reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
