Pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are reporting severe skin infections, including rashes, red patches, and fungal infections. Dermatologists in Ranchi have noted a surge in cases, linking them to pollution in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
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Doctors warn that prolonged exposure to contaminated water, unhygienic conditions, and shared facilities at the festival may have triggered these health issues. Health authorities are now monitoring the situation closely.
