Forecast

Rain will bring some temporary relief!

Rainfall is also expected in Burgenland over the coming days. Unlike in the rest of the country, however, it is expected that the sun will make more frequent appearances, at least from Wednesday to Thursday, before more rain is expected. This will lead to fluctuating pollen levels, which may result in varying levels of exposure, particularly for people who are sensitive to grass pollen.

From an allergological perspective, grass pollen is now the most relevant type of pollen. We are still at the start of the season, which is why levels of pollen from timothy, ryegrass, cocksfoot and foxtail grass are particularly likely. In many meadows, sorrel and plantain are now also present, which can further intensify the levels.

Note: Yellow streaks are currently visible in rain puddles. This phenomenon is known as sulphur rain and is caused by pollen from conifers such as spruce, pine and fir trees. From an allergological perspective, this pollen is not relevant. However, during sunny spells, high concentrations may develop in the ambient air, which can cause mechanical irritation of the conjunctiva and the respiratory tract.

Birch flowering is drawing to a close. Pollen concentrations generally no longer reach significant levels, so allergic symptoms are now rare. Beech and oak flowering has also passed its peak, but is still being recorded in small quantities at our monitoring stations.

The rapeseed fields have also passed their peak flowering period. Nevertheless, people with pollen allergies should continue to avoid the vicinity of these fields for some time to prevent any potential symptoms.

People who are sensitive to pollen from olive trees may still experience symptoms caused by the flowering of the manna ash. However, this too has already passed its peak flowering period.

In addition to the pollen types mentioned, elder, mulberry, horse chestnut, sour grasses, walnut and cypress trees are currently also present in the pollen spectrum. However, they pose only a very low allergenic risk.