Allergy patients cautioned against rise in pollen concentration in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad, the concentration of pollen has significantly grown, endangering allergy sufferers’ health.

According to information made public by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday, the federal capital’s total pollen concentration has risen to an exceptionally high level of 48,351. Because of seasonal variations, the concentration of pollen is expected to rise even more throughout the upcoming day. Individuals who are allergic to pollen are recommended to take appropriate precautions.

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Paper mulberry, Acacia, Eucalyptus, Pines, Grasses, Cannabis, Dandelion, and Alternaria are the pollen kinds that are most prevalent in Islamabad. With 48,251 pollen particles per cubic meter of air, the Paper Mulberry has the highest pollen count of all three species.

Other species with moderately high or low pollen densities include Cannabis 28; Grasses 25; Alternaria 25; Pine 22; and Dandelion, Acacia, and Eucalyptus zero. The extremely high total pollen concentration is 48,351.

Due to reduced pollen movement on rainy, overcast, or windless days, allergy patients often find relief from their symptoms, therefore the current wet spell is a positive portent. On the other hand, hot, dry, and windy weather increases pollen levels and exacerbates allergy symptoms.