Pollen Count & Forecast for Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s spring allergy season (February-April) is dominated by Mulberry and Poplar pollen; Paper Mulberry (Morus alba) prolific in Leisure Valley; Poplar (Populus) widespread along the Shivalik Hills. Grass (Poaceae) contributes significantly during the monsoon (July-September). Summer sees high Carrot Grass (Parthenium hysterophorus) levels, originating from Sukhna Lake banks and Sector 16.

Urban avenues and the grid layout allow wind to carry pollen through the city. Proximity to the Shivalik range traps air at low elevations. Monsoon humidity causes high Mould (Aspergillus, Penicillium) spore counts, from decomposing organic matter near the Rock Garden and Capitol Complex.