Guwahati, June 18 -- A volcanic eruption near Bali forced an Air India flight to turn back to Delhi on Wednesday, disrupting several international routes.

The eruption, which occurred at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, released volcanic ash up to 11 kilometers high, prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its maximum.

Air India confirmed that flight AI2145, which departed from Delhi for Bali on June 18, returned mid-air after receiving reports of volcanic activity near Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Prioritizing passenger safety, the airline rerouted the flight back to the Indian capital, where it landed safely and disembarked all travelers.

The airline arranged hotel accommodations fo...