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Taking cognisance of hailstorm and rains that lashed parts of UP, destroying crops particularly in western region, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked district magistrates and officials of Agriculture department to review the losses and inform the government immediately.
He also aid that those farmers who lost their crops due to the rains should be extended help.
The hailstorm and rains also left three dead. Yogi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
Rains and storm lashed parts of state, especially western UP and Awadh region received rains due to western disturbances.
The rains damaged the standing crops of wheat and pulses. While may farmers were able to harvest their crop, others were planning to do so when the tragedy struck last night.