Incessant rain accompanied by hailstorm lashed several places in Uttar Pradesh, intensifying the winter chill.  Schools in many district have been closed today due to cold wave. State is likely to witness cloudy weather today.<br />''<br />'' AIR correspondent reports, it has been raining continuously from last 24 hours in state capital Lucknow throwing normal life out of gear.<br />''<br />'' Same is the condition of many areas of state where incessant rains have not only intensified the winter chill but also forced people to remain indoors.<br />'' <br />'' Heavy Rain and Hailstorm at some places have damaged the crops and potato farmers are the worst hit.<br />'' Schools are closed today in many districts in the wake of fresh rain predictions and chilly weather conditions.<br />'' According to met department rain and thundershowers are likely to occur at many parts of state during next 24 hours and denge fog is also very likely in western parts.<br />