Study Highlights Flood Exposure Risk in India and Global South

• India has the highest number of slum clusters in flood-prone areas.

• Satellite images of informal settlements in 129 low- and middle-income countries analyzed.

• India and Brazil have high floodplain settlements despite large floods.

• Lack of risk management strategies prioritizes vulnerable communities.

• Factors contributing to slum settlement include job access, social vulnerability, and financial constraints.

• Inequities in resource access and local flood responses lead to job loss and service access.

• Emphasizes need to act on flood vulnerability risk for poorer populations.

• Suggests human-centric approach to improve infrastructure.