This level is considered satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 84
2. Baytik Village - 75
The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but has little noticeable impact on healthy individuals |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Health alert. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Serious health effects. Everyone may experience adverse effects |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to reduced visibility, characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of March 8, Bishkek ranks 24th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
