Nepal, China Halt Rescue Efforts as Flood-Triggered Barrier Lake Begins to Overflow

Nepal and China have paused rescue efforts in the face of a devastating flash flood that hit the border region two days ago, as a barrier lake formed during the disaster began to overflow. The lake, created by massive amounts of water released from nearby dams, has caused widespread flooding along the border between Nepal and China. Rescue teams are currently waiting for the situation to improve before resuming efforts to locate survivors. The flood is believed to have been triggered by heavy rainfall in the region.