Growing problem of mould

A CAIRNS-like wet season with high humidity and heavy downpours has created a hot bed of mould in homes and businesses across the southern parts of the state.

The Bureau of Meteorology said recent heavy rainfall and high humidity rates were the ideal conditions for mould to thrive.

It comes following the February floods which devastated much of the region, further compounded by weeks of heavy downpours.

BOM senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy said evening and overnight temperatures in the south east over the weekend hit close to 100 per cent humidity, higher than current humidity levels of 60 per cent in Cairns.

Toowoomba also sustained 100 per cent humidity for most of the weekend.

“This humidity outbreak is like what you would see in January, February,” Mr Hanniffy said.

“It’s ideal for mould.” Showers in the Garden City are expected to continue until at least Saturday, with a possible reprieve from the wet on Thursday.

Temperatures are expected to remain below 20 degrees.