Editor's pick of the day - Kerala floods: All you need to know about insurance claims

More than 400 people have lost their lives; over seven lakh people have been displaced from their homes; damages worth more than 19500 crore rupees have been reported. Our very own Kerala is going through some of the toughest times in its history. It is time we, as fellow Indians and fellow humans, irrespective of our differences in caste, religion, cuisine, come together and help our friends. And how to go about doing that forms the crux of our story today.

What is the extent of damage? What can we do to help? What about insurance claims? What to do if your papers and documents are lost? These will be the questions we will be answering today. My name is Rakesh, and you are listening to Moneycontrol.