This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
Most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 91
2. Baytik village - 77
The main cause of atmospheric pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive groups of the population, not noticeable to others |
| 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 | Seriously hazardous to health, consequences may be negative for everyone |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles that are smaller than 2.5 microns. They are 30 times thinner 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 air pollution typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking, Bishkek ranks 64th as of February 14 (at 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
