Mumbai Housing Problems

• Poorly built houses which are overcrowded and cramped spread disease.
• No plumbing and limited water supply, most water is dirty.
• No rubbish collection which causes pollution and rats. ​
• No electricity so people steal it which causes fires.
• Shared toilets and waste which flows into the Mithi River, creating a stagnant and toxic water supply, attracting mosquitoes.
• There are many people begging and pick-pocketing.
• Unemployment rate is high, most work is casual and low-paying.​
• Most houses are built on unsafe land which is prone to flooding and landslides. ​
• Houses are illegal and can be destroyed by the government at any time. They may fall down due to being built out of scrap materials. ​