This level is considered unhealthy.
Top 3 most polluted locations in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 173
2. Baytik village - 33
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Healthy air quality, pollution within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect particularly sensitive individuals, but not the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Dangerous for everyone. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Seriously hazardous to health for all individuals |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the cause of pollution typical of large cities.
As of March 2, Bishkek ranks 4th in the world for air quality (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Keep windows closed to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
