This level of air quality is considered satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
- 1. Madiyev Street - 183
- 2. Nagorye - 134
- 3. Baytik Village - 6
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is acceptable, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect individuals with heightened sensitivity. For most people, the impact is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals may be more severely affected |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. This may affect most people |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may face serious health consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These components contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
As of 11:00 on February 1, Bishkek ranks 38th in the world air quality ranking.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- keep windows closed to minimize the infiltration of polluted air;
- use masks;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
