Imphal, June 4 -- As Manipur grapples with the aftermath of recent seasonal monsoon flooding, fears are mounting over the potential spread of skin diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations in low-lying areas.

The state Health Department has detected approximately 100 individuals mostly children with skin diseases caused due to the present flooding cum post floods, according to a bulletin issued by Health and Medical Response to Flood Situation on Tuesday night.

According to reports, the authority detected the waterborne diseases when a total of 16 Rapid Response Teams assessed the healthconditions of flood-affected people staying in different relief camps opened in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Senapati districts during the pa...