Fri Apr 25 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## India Vows Retaliation After Pahalgam Terror Attack; Heavy Rains Predicted Across 17 States

**New Delhi, April 23** – India has vowed a strong response following a terror attack in Pahalgam, with an all-party meeting expressing unanimous support for government action. The attack prompted immediate retaliatory measures, including the closure of the Attari-Wagah border and a suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated a united front on counter-terrorism.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 17 states over the next seven days. The alert follows a period of intense heat and heatwaves across the country. The IMD predicts widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, with wind speeds reaching 40-60 km/h in some areas. The affected regions include northeastern India, Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of central and eastern India. Specific dates for heavy rainfall vary by state, with some areas expected to experience very heavy rainfall between April 24th and 29th. The IMD has urged citizens to take necessary precautions.

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