Barrier Lake Triggers Fresh Floods at Nepal China Border A catastrophic event is unfolding in the eastern Himalayas as a "barrier lake" triggers fresh floods and halts rescue efforts on the Nepal China border.
The remote region has been plagued by landslides and flash floods in recent years, but this incident has caught international attention due to its severity. What is a Barrier Lake?
A barrier lake forms when a landslide or rockfall blocks a river, creating an artificial lake behind it.