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Met Office Warns Of Rapid Increase In Pollen Count In Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rapid increase in pollen concentration in the atmosphere of the federal capital has been observed at an alarming rate.

The Met Office has instructed people suffering from allergies to cover themselves with a facemask when heading outside.

Sector H-8 has been affected the most with the increasing pollen concentration in the last 24 hours with around 46,000 particles per cubic metre of air (PPCM) recorded at the area, Met office said.

What is Pollen?

Pollen is the male fertilizing agent of flowering plants, trees, grasses and weeds. It causes symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis also called as hay fever.

Weather conditions affect pollen levels. For instance, wind and humidity may affect pollen counts. Because pollen are small, light and dry, they can be easily spread by wind, which keeps pollen airborne and carries it over long distances.

Allergy symptoms are often minimal on days that are rainy, cloudy or windless because pollen does not move about during these conditions.