This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 95
2. Madiev Street - 81
3. Nagorye - 28
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | Good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | Satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may be hazardous for some people |
| 101—150 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, but most others are not significantly impacted |
| 151—200 | Unhealthy | Health effects are experienced by everyone, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the entire population |
| 300+ | Hazardous | Severe health effects for all individuals |
PM2.5 refers to particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. It is a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are present in the air as suspended particles. These contribute to the deterioration of air quality in large cities.
As of 11:00 on February 7, Bishkek ranks 19th in the world air quality ranking.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to minimize the influx of polluted air;
- Wear a mask;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use an air purifier.
