This figure corresponds to a good level of quality.
Top 3 places with the highest pollution in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 101
2. Baytik village - 95
3. Bishkek International School - 24
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 | Quality is acceptable, some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not have a noticeable impact on the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious health effects, everyone may experience more serious health effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles are made up of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They lead to atmospheric haze, which is characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 15, Bishkek ranks 93rd (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to minimize the infiltration of polluted air;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
