Tanah Merah pollen forecast — Slacks Creek neighborhood

Today (24 August) pollen in Slacks Creek, Tanah Merah is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The waterway's edge supports river oak, a species whose fine pollen travels well beyond the immediate bank; this sits near this part of town. Here, in the wider area, woodland dominated by eucalypt and wattle, with wattle the more potent allergen of the two. Parkland with regularly mown grass and planted plane trees, both sources of seasonal pollen, within the local area.

Today - 24 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 25 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tanah Merah right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Tanah Merah are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Tanah Merah tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tanah Merah will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tanah Merah this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tanah Merah?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Tanah Merah. cypress, grass, and acacia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Tanah Merah?
Around Slacks Creek, woodland eucalypt and wattle pick up the pace next, through late winter into spring, usually hitting its highest point sometime between mid-August and mid-September. Grass pollen becomes the dominant allergen through spring, peaking in November, before pollen counts gradually decline through January and February. This general pattern holds fairly steady across the surrounding region from year to year.
How often is the Tanah Merah pollen forecast updated?

The Tanah Merah pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Tanah Merah come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Tanah Merah based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Tanah Merah, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Slacks Creek, Tanah Merah.

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