Five major problems of urban settlement are given as:
1. Over population or the uncontrolled population due to large scale migration of rural population.
2. A large number of people live in slums and squatter settlements or in the streets.
3. Uses and disposes off a huge quantity of water and all types of materials, also an improper sewerage system increases all types of pollution.
4. Lack of employment and proper education tends to aggravate the crime rates.
5. Urban areas suffer from poor health conditions due to squalor and pollution.
