Indore, March 10 -- Two IndiGo flights bound for Indore from Delhi and Raipur were diverted to Bhopal on Tuesday after authorities noticed loose bitumen on the runway during a routine inspection amid ongoing recarpeting work.

The Indore Airport PRO confirmed that the issue was resolved within minutes to avoid a longer backup, and the Civil Engineering team immediately attended the site, and the required repair and cleaning work was completed within 20 minutes to ensure the surface was safe for landing.

According to the Indore Airport PRO, "During routine inspection, while runway recarpeting work is in progress, some loose bitumen was observed on a section of the runway surface. The Civil Engineering team immediately attended the site, a...