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New Delhi: Despite the monsoon season ending, rain continues to lash many states across the country. The Meteorological Department has predicted strong winds, dense clouds, and heavy rainfall in 13 states. The states for which the alert has been issued include Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, parts of Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. Red alert issued in these districts of Odisha Heavy rainfall has been occurring in almost all parts of Odisha, especially in the coastal and southern regions, since Thursday night. A deep low pressure area formed over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal crossed the Odisha coast near Gopalpur. Due to the deep low pressure area in Gopalpur, a maximum wind speed of 73 kmph was recorded. Based on the Meteorological Department's forecast, a "red" alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for seven districts of Odisha, an "orange" alert for 16, and a "yellow" alert for the remaining seven districts. The Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar has issued a "red alert" for Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal. An orange alert has been issued for Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Nayagarh, Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, and Kendrapara districts. A "yellow alert" has also been issued for seven other districts in the western region of Odisha, warning of rainfall ranging from 7 cm to 11 cm. Heavy Rains in West Bengal Until October 6 Maa Durga's Farewell Amid Heavy Rains in West Bengal. Due to a low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, rains lashed several districts in West Bengal on Vijayadashami on Thursday, dampening the spirit of Durga Puja. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, heavy rains are expected until the morning of October 6. Kolkata and other districts of South Bengal remained overcast since Thursday morning, with heavy rains occurring in several places. This caused inconvenience to people attending puja pandals and immersion ceremonies. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rains are expected in South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, and Jhargram districts over the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Department has appealed to people to remain vigilant and only leave their homes if absolutely necessary. Orange Alert in Jammu and Kashmir An orange alert has been issued for four districts of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Meteorological Center, Srinagar, rain and snowfall will occur in some parts between October 4 and 7. An orange alert has been issued for Jammu, Udhampur, Doda, and Kathua districts. Heavy rains are expected in these districts on October 6. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall of between 100 and 200 mm is possible in these districts. The change in weather may bring a drop in the mercury and a cold front. Rain in Bihar until October 7th According to the Meteorological Department, rain will continue in Bihar until October 7th. A 50-year-old woman died in heavy rain in Jharkhand's Dumka district on Wednesday night. According to reports, Savitri Devi, a resident of Gilanpada locality, left her home and fell into a drain while walking on a flooded road. Unable to judge the depth of the drain, she was swept away by the strong current.