Hailstorm, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain lashed several parts of Uttar Pradesh today causing widespread damage to crops. <br />'' <br />'' Maximum damage is reported from the eastern part of the state and the Bundelkhand region. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed all district magistrates to provide financial assistance to the affected people within 24 hours.<br />'' <br />'' AIR Correspondent reports that Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Kushinagar, Lakhimpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Bijnor and Jaunpur districts received one of the worst hailstorms in recent years where hailstones as heavy as 100 to 250 grams caused widespread damage to animals, buildings and crops. <br />'' <br />'' Strong winds led to uprooting of trees affecting traffic movement and disruption in power supply. Waterlogging in fields and gusty winds flattened the ready to harvest crops. Meanwhile, 6 persons have reportedly died due to lightning and rain-related accidents. The Met department has already issued a warning of a hailstorm, rain and gusty wind conditions prevailing for another 24 hours in the state.<br />''