This level is classified as unhealthy.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 239
2. Nagorye - 161
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 minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, while the effect is not noticeable for most |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These include dust, ash, and soot particles, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances cause the characteristic haze of air typical of large cities.
In the international air quality ranking on March 15, Bishkek holds the first position (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
