Problems of Rurjil Settlement (i) Rural settlements in the developing countries are large in number and poorly equipped with infrastructure. (ii) Supply of water to rural settlements in developing countries is not adequate. People have to walk long distance to fetch drinking water. (iii) Water-borne diseases such as Cholera and Jaundice tend to be a common problem. (iv) The countries of South Asia face conditions of drought and food crop cultivation sequences in the absence of irrigation also suffer. (v) Absence of toilet and garbage disposal facilities cause health related problem. Due to heavy rain and flood, the houses made up of mud, wood, thatch remain susceptible to damage.