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Returnee From Dublin Details Power Cuts and Pollution in Kanpur as Post Goes Viral

The first-person account has drawn national coverage, with no official response reported.

Overview

  • Akash Tiwari, a Kanpur resident and Coursera manager, wrote on X that he faces 4–5 hours of electricity cuts each day since moving back from Ireland.
  • He contrasted Kanpur’s outages with over three years in Dublin where he recalls one 15‑minute, pre‑announced power cut.
  • He also flagged worsening air quality and what he called “mad traffic and honking” as preventable, man-made stressors.
  • The post drew nearly 200,000 views and extensive comments, according to the Indian Express, after national outlets highlighted his account.
  • Tiwari acknowledged he may return to Ireland if his personal situation changes, while media reports noted no official utility or government response.