In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The debate over the implications of the migration of people from rural to urban

areas

has sparked considerable controversy.

While

some argue

this

trend brings growth opportunities for rural people, I believe its negative impacts are of higher significance

due to

the reasons

this

essay

further

elaborates on. One major drawback of

this

phenomenon is the exacerbation of cities'

air

pollution.

This

is mainly because the more the urban population accumulates, the more personal vehicles will be driven.

Consequently

, there'd be a rise in toxic gas emissions, leading to the contamination of the

air

.

Moreover

,

this

surge in private automobiles exacerbates traffic magnitudes and frequencies, resulting in more noise pollution.

Additionally

, the crowdedness negatively affects the residents' mental well-being and living standards. Iranian people,

for instance

, moved from suburbs to cities in 2001 to seek better job vacancies.

However

, the government reported heightened

air

contamination,

coupled with

noise pollution in cities, highlighting the devastating effects of

this

notion. The repercussions of

this

migration extend beyond the exacerbated

air

quality and street congestions, and impact the countries' food supplies. With fewer agriculturists in the countryside, crop yields would be reduced, ultimately jeopardizing individuals' food security.

In addition

,

this

reduction brings about economic recession, as foodstuff trading is a reliable income for nations.

As a result

, their global status would be damaged. Take the USA

for example

; where many individuals from suburban

areas

moved to New York City and the country lost its monopoly on apple exportations within a year which had a detrimental impact on its economy.

Hence

, it is essential to prioritize adequate facilities for rural communities to prevent them from moving to urban

areas

in order to minimize the potential threats. In conclusion, despite the few benefits

this

trend brings about, I firmly believe it is a highly negative development. In fact, it not only poses a significant threat to the quality of

air

and individuals' mentality but

also

to the nation's food supplies and economy;

therefore

, improving rural

areas

to deter

this

migration is a necessity.