17:57, 06 January 2026, Bishkek – 24.kg news agency
, by Turdubek AIGYROV
Bishkek has once again been listed among the five most polluted major cities in the world based on the current Air Quality Index (AQI), according to international air quality monitoring data.
In the ranking, the capital of Kyrgyzstan placed fourth with an AQI of 236, which falls into the category «very unhealthy.»
The current top five cities with the most polluted air are:
- Cairo (Egypt) — AQI 369
- Delhi (India) — AQI 256
- Lahore (Pakistan) — AQI 254
- Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) — AQI 236
- Dhaka (Bangladesh) — AQI 213
Experts note that such high levels of air pollution can pose serious health risks, especially for children, the elderly, and people with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
City residents are advised, where possible, to limit time spent outdoors and to use protective masks.
