Beijing has entered its first peak period for poplar and willow catkins, with parts of the city experiencing scenes reminiscent of snowfall.

The video filmed on April 13 shows an electric three-wheeler rider continuously wiping away willow catkins that are blowing onto his face.

These fluffy catkins are filling the air, easily entering eyes, noses, and mouths. Additionally, when they land on skin, they are causing allergic reactions among some residents.

On April 13, in Beijing, willow catkins are flying everywhere, resembling a snowfall.

Video shows a male citizen riding an electric scooter continuously wiping the willow catkins blowing onto his face with his hands.

Every April, the Chinese capital is blanketed by poplar and willow catkins drifting through the air. These fluffy catkins originate from the seeds of female poplar and willow trees as part of their natural reproductive process.

北京晚报 北京从12日开始，进入杨柳飞絮的第一次高发期，部分城区呈现出“漫天飞雪”的景象。杨柳絮漫天飞舞，一不小心就会飞到眼睛、鼻孔或嘴巴里，附着在人体皮肤上还容易引发过敏。