Social Media Platform X Experiences Major Outage Across India, Services Now Restored
The social media platform X encountered a significant outage on Wednesday evening, impacting users throughout India. The disruption, which commenced around 8:30 PM, has been fully resolved, with services currently operating normally.
User Reports and Error Messages During the Outage
During the outage, numerous users attempting to access X reported that the site was largely unresponsive. Many encountered an error message stating, “Cannot retrieve posts at this time. Please try again later.” Additionally, complaints surfaced regarding the mobile app on both Android and iOS platforms, which failed to load timelines, posts, and other content effectively.
Outage Tracking and Geographic Impact
According to the outage-tracking website Downdetector, there was a sharp spike in complaints during the disruption. Its live outage map indicated reports from several major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue.
The outage, though brief, caused considerable inconvenience to users relying on the platform for communication and updates. However, swift resolution efforts ensured that normal functionality was restored promptly, minimizing prolonged disruptions.
