Table 2.
Description of the study areas.
| Megacities | Elevation above MSLx (m) | Total population (millions)y | Population density (persons per km2)y | Weatherz | Dominant wind directionsx | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | 920 | 12 | 20,000 | Summer (March–May) Monsoon (June–September) Winter (November–February) | West (26%) North (18%) | 12.97° N 77.59° E |
| Chennai | 16 | 10.9 | 25,800 | Summer (March–June) Monsoon (June–December) Winter (December to March) |
South (21%) East (15%) | 13.08° N 80.27° E |
| Delhi | 216 | 30.3 | 20,415 | Summer (March–May) Monsoon (June–August) Post monsoon (September–November) Winter (December–February) |
West (34%) East (19%) |
28.65° N 77.22° E |
| Kolkata | 6.1 | 14.8 | 72,440 | Summer (February–April) Monsoon (May–October) Winter (November–January) |
South (34%) East (13%) |
22.56° N 88.36° E |
| Mumbai | 12.2 | 20 | 33,850 | Summer (March–June; September–November) Monsoon (June–August) Winter (November–February) |
West (36%) North (20%) |
19.07° N 72.88° E |