Pollen Bomb Alert: Surge Across England and Wales Maps High-Risk Zones—Is Your Hometown Affected?

"Pollen Bomb" Hits UK: Hay Fever Sufferers Warned as Count Soars

A "pollen bomb" is sweeping the UK, with the Met Office warning of very high pollen levels across England and Wales. This surge could spell misery for the 25% of Brits affected by hay fever.

Affected Regions
Most of England and Wales are under very high pollen alerts, except North East England. London, the South East, and East of England will endure severe conditions until Thursday. Scotland’s Highlands and Northern Ireland face lower levels. Relief is expected by the weekend, as rain reduces counts (see map below).

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Caption: Regions facing "very high" pollen levels (in red) on June 11.

What’s a Pollen Bomb?
The term describes a sudden surge in pollen grains per cubic meter. The Met Office combines weather data and pollen measurements to forecast spread. For grass pollen, 50–150 grains/m³ is high; birch pollen hits high at 81–200 grains/m³.

Social Media Reactions
Londoners flooded social media with complaints of itchy eyes, sneezing, and "brain fog." One TikTok user described feeling "shards of pollen" in their eyes, while Piers Morgan tweeted: "Even trusty Fexofenadine barely touching the wheezing, sneezy, fog-brained sides." Some noted unusual symptoms, with a commenter saying, “I’ve never had hay fever until this weekend.”

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Caption: Footage shows a car coated in pollen after the "bomb."

How to Fight Hay Fever

• Vaseline: Trap pollen by applying around the nose.
• Nasal Filters: Block particles from entering.
• Antihistamines: Use tablets/eyedrops to reduce inflammation.
• Air Purifiers: Remove pollen indoors.
• Immunotherapy: Long-term tolerance via controlled allergen exposure.

Weekend Relief Ahead
Rain on Friday will lower pollen levels, with most of England dropping to medium/high by Saturday. Scotland will see low levels, offering respite.

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Caption: Weekend rain brings relief to hay fever sufferers.

Stay Prepared
With summer pollen peaks looming, keep remedies handy and check daily forecasts. As one sufferer warned: "Prepare for the rest of summer if it’s like this!"

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