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Spring Pollen Surge: Red Alert for Manchester Allergies

3/20/2025

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A red alert for "very high" pollen levels has been issued by the Met Office for Greater Manchester and surrounding areas on March 20, coinciding with the arrival of spring. Those with allergies, especially to birch tree pollen, should brace themselves as last year's warm weather has created ideal conditions for a pollen surge.

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A red alert for "very high" pollen levels has been issued by the Met Office for Greater Manchester and surrounding areas on March 20, coinciding with the arrival of spring. Those with allergies, especially to birch tree pollen, should brace themselves as last year's warm weather has created ideal conditions for a pollen surge.