To overcome the challenge of such disasters, we must change our mindset for development and learn from nature by collaborating with local communities.HIMACHAL Pradesh has been the epicentre of (un)natural disasters for more than a month. More than 300 people, including 35 on August 14 (Monday), have been killed, thousands left homeless and property worth more than Rs 1,500 crore destroyed.Himachal is situated in the Himalayas, which has been affected by climate change.