Table 1.
Description of each monitoring station in Maharashtra
| Serial No | Monitoring station | Latitude | Longitude | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandra | 19.05 0 N | 72.82° E | Bandra is an upscale coastal suburb located in the Mumbai (Bombay) area of the Konkan division, Maharashtra, India |
| 2 | Aurangabad | 19.87° N | 75.34° E | Located on a hilly upland terrain in the Deccan Traps, Aurangabad is the fifth-most populous urban area in Maharashtra, with a population of 1,175,116 |
| 3 | Chandrapur | 19.96° N | 79.29° E | The city sits at the confluence of the Erai River and Zarpat river. The area around the city is rich in coal seams. Hence, Chandrapur is also known as the "black coal city." |
| 4 | Thane | 19.21° N | 72.97 o E | Located on the north-western side of the state of Maharashtra, the city is an immediate neighbor of Mumbai city and a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region |
| 5 | Nashik | 19.99° N | 73.78° E | Nashik is one of the fastest-growing cities in India. It has been a major industrial center in the automobile hub. The city houses companies like Atlas Copco, Robert Bosch GmbH, CEAT Limited, Crompton Greaves, Graphite India, |