Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause new Nepal-Tibet flood

A landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border created a barrier lake that threatens to cause flooding if it breaches, according to rescue operations in the region. The lake formed after the recent landslide blocked a river valley. Rescuers have expressed concern about the stability of the natural dam and its potential failure. Officials have not announced specific evacuation orders or timeline estimates for the barrier's stability as of the report date.

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