Pollen Count & Forecast for Islamabad
About Pollen in Islamabad
Islamabad’s spring allergy season (March-April) is dominated by Paper Mulberry and Cannabis pollen; Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) prolific in Margalla Hills and Fatima Jinnah Park; Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) widespread across sector greenbelts. Acacia (Acacia modesta) contributes significantly from Shakarparian Hills. Summer (July-September) has high Grass (Poaceae) pollen levels, originating from Rawal Lake wetlands and along Soan River banks.
The Margalla Hills bowl-shaped topography traps pollen, leading to high concentrations in urban sectors. Monsoon rains see elevated Mould (Alternaria, Cladosporium) spore counts, from damp vegetation and soils in Margalla Hills and residential gardens.
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What Pollen Levels Mean
LOW
Symptoms are unlikely
MED
Moderate risk of symptoms
HIGH
Widespread symptoms likely
V.HI
Expect significant symptoms
X.HI
Extremely high symptom likelihood & severity