What is mould and how dangerous is it?

Mould is common in Australian homes as it thrives in warm, moist environments, especially in areas of above average humidity. Recent severe rainfalls and floods that ravaged various parts of Australia’s eastern coast could be followed by an unprecedented spread of mould, which can cause dangerous health problems. Most flood-affected areas in Queensland and Northern NSW are highly vulnerable to mould growth and removing it could be risky, costly, and better left to the professionals, experts suggest. Feature by Magica Fossati and Domenico Gentile. Renuka presents in Tamil.

Getting rid of mould could be more difficult than you think Source: Getty Images/Heiko Küverling.

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