<span style="color: #222222;">In flood hit Assam, rescue and relief measures are being intensified by the State government. </span><br />''<br />''Talking to AIR, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan said that rice and pulses have been released today for distribution among the affected people. <br />''<br />''He said that cattle feed is also being distributed. The Minister said that flood water damaged 204 embankments and 174 bridges in the State. <br />''<br />''He added that the state Disaster Management Authority has taken steps to provide online medical counselling to the inmates staying at relief camps. Mr. Mohan said that the 14,000 Pratirodhi Bondhu who are extending support to administrations in dealing with COVID-19 and floods would be covered by life insurance. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Over 24 lakh people in 25 districts have been affected due to floods in the State. </span><br />