The Pollen spread has started in Islamabad and Rawalpindi and is expected to peak during the second to third week of March 2025.The pollen concentration gradually increases with the onset of spring season and attains its peak around full bloom of flowers. Pollen season typically ends by mid-April.

Paper Mulberry pollen dominates Islamabad's air, accounting for 94% of total pollen, with peak concentrations reaching 45,000 per cubic meter, remaining 3% constitutes Acacia, Eucalyptus, Pines, Grasses, Cannabis, Dandelion and Alternaria.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has installed surveillance devices in various sectors of Islamabad i.e., H-8, E-8, F-10 and G-6 to monitor airborne pollen levels.

People with asthma and respiratory diseases are severely impacted by the surge in pollen concentrations. To help them stay informed, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) will publish daily updates on pollen concentration data throughout the pollen season on their website (www.pmd.gov.pk) and through print and electronic media.

For pollen count queries, contact PMD at 051-9250364, 051-9250745 or email pollen@pmd.gov.pk.