Global Politics Report Editorial
‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border
A lake formed after floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday, halting rescue operations.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 07:46 AM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera