This value is considered satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of the city:
1. Nagorye - 84
2. Baytik village - 75
The main source of pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered excellent, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive groups of the population |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but does not have a noticeable impact on the majority of the population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively affect the health of everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to the health of the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious threat to health, everyone may face severe consequences |
PM2.5 includes solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances are the cause of the haze observed in large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 8, Bishkek ranks 34th (at 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit physical activity outdoors;
- Use air purifiers.
