‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border

A lake that formed due to floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday. This event has caused fresh flooding and consequently halted ongoing rescue operations. The article does not specify who is conducting the rescue operations or the exact location of the barrier lake beyond the border region. The bursting of the lake is the direct cause of the new flooding and the interruption of rescue efforts.