What are the effects of urbanization on the southeast region?

has been messy as seen in the widespread prevalence of slums. At least 130 million South Asians—equivalent to more than the entire population of Mexico—live in informal urban settlements characterized by poor construction, insecure tenure and underserviced plots.

Environmental Effects of Urbanization. Urban populations interact with their environment. Urban people change their environment through their consumption of food, water, and land. And in turn, the polluted urban environment affects the health and quality of life of the urban population.