<span style="color: #222222;">In Uttar Pradesh, rain and hailstorm in several parts of the state brought down mercury by several notches. People experienced temporary respite from the cold conditions yesterday afternoon due to sunshine, however, sudden change in weather has increased the woes of people.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The administrations has been asked to assess the damage caused due to rain and hailstorm. AIR correspondent reports that crops<b><i> </i></b>of wheat, gram and mustard have been badly damaged. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed district magistrates to estimate the loss to the crops, life and property. He has asked officials to immediately provide financial assistance to the affected people. The Chief Minister has said no laxity in the work will be tolerated.</span><br />'' <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the Met department has predicted rain and thundershowers in some areas today and tomorrow.</span><br />