In the late twentieth century, the proportion of the world’s population living in cities has increased substantially. People have moved in ever-growing numbers from rural to urban areas.
As migration from rural areas to cities continues, it is inevitable that the infrastructure in these cities will collapse.
To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement?
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I agree that in late twentieth century, numerous people have moved to cities from rural areas. Said rise in city population puts unprecedented demands like housing, water, vehicles, schools, colleges, hospitals and higher waste disposal facilities etc. This is causing undue pressure on infrastructure that may even collapse.
Man, through the ages, has undergone innumerable changes from time to time. In the ancient times man lived in the jungles in caves and hutments made by wild grass and vegetation. Now many live in beautiful houses with all facilities and amenities of the life. The 20th century made giant leaps towards progress and development of businesses, industries, medicines and health care, transportation, information technology, media and on all the dimensions. Said proliferation of industries and businesses has opened many job avenues and opportunities, thereby created need for increased manpower. On account of this, people from countryside and rural areas have moved to cities for availing those opportunities, higher earning and better living.
Immense increase in city’s population has given rise to many grave problems. The basic human needs for fresh water, food, housing and fuel have sky rocketed and those are making unprecedented demands infrastructures. Furthermore there is increasing demand in the cities for more material goods and services. Enormous housing constructions and numerous vehicles and industries cause environment pollution by emission gases and the heat generation. This causes the existing infrastructure of cities to collapse.
In conclusion, in the late twentieth century, the proportion of the world’s population living in cities has increased substantially. As a result there are unprecedented demands on infrastructure. Respective governments must ensure provision and maintenance of adequate infrastructure in the cities.
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