A new study reveals the challenges faced by residents of Khan Road informal settlement in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, as they deal with frequent flooding and fire hazards.

The research highlights how these environmental risks exacerbate existing vulnerabilities within informal settlements, where infrastructure is often inadequate to handle extreme weather events.

Historically, the region has seen a rise in both flood frequency and wildfire intensity, directly impacting the socio-economic stability of local communities and their ability to recover from disasters.