Parents of school going children have expressed serious concern over rising infections and allergies due to pollen dust
UmairShafi
Srinagar, May 18(QNS): Kashmir is witnessing a rise in annual pollen-related allergies as pollen produced by Russian poplars and other trees cloud the air amid the pollination season.
The pollen produced by the poplar, willow and other trees in May and June has triggered allergies with hospitals seeing rise in such cases with symptoms including throat infection, eye irritation, sneezing, and breathing difficulties, with children being particularly affected.
In 2015, the High Court had issued orders and asked the administration across the valley to cut down the Russian poplar trees, but little seems to be implemented on ground.
Despite High Court orders to axe the Russian poplars across the valley, district administrations in districts have failed to axe the banned poplar trees causing inconveniences and infections.
Due to the failure of the administration to cut down the poplar trees and its plantation, residents around these trees are facing severe health problems.
Parents of school going children have expressed serious concern over rising infections and allergies due to pollen dust.(QNS)
