The smog problem in Bishkek remains urgent: as the cold weather sets in, the city's air quality deteriorates significantly. Despite allocated funds, the situation with PM2.5 fine particulate matter pollution remains critical for the capital's residents.
Pollution indicators and safety standards
According to the annual report of the MoveGreen public association for the period from December 2024 to November 2025, approximately 118–120 days with PM2.5 concentration levels exceeding established norms were recorded in Bishkek. This means the population is exposed to hazardous substances for about four months a year.
PM2.5 concentration and pollution periods
The situation is complicated by the fact that international standards are much stricter than national ones. The Hydrometeorological Service also recorded exceedances of maximum permissible concentrations in three out of seven surveyed districts in Bishkek and the Chui region.
