This value indicates harmful air for vulnerable groups.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 161
2. Nagorye - 71
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 | Acceptable air quality, some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May have a negative impact on sensitive individuals, little or no effect on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect health for everyone, sensitive individuals may experience serious effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, effects may be felt by the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Extremely dangerous to health, may cause serious effects for all |
PM2.5 are solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
As of March 21, Bishkek ranks 10th in the world air quality and pollution ranking (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
