A continuing spell of heavy rainfall and poor visibility has grounded the new seaplane service between Mumbai and Lonavla since Wednesday, less than two weeks after it was launched on August 25. Weather conditions are particularly important for seaplane operations, explained officials from the seaplane operator, Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR).

While passengers had already been informed earlier about the chances of flights being cancelled, a complete shutdown for the past three days has disappointed them, as well as the Mumbai-based private operator, which has not generated any income in this period.