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At least 25 Canadians are missing after deadly flash floods in Nepal and China that have killed hundreds. The floods that struck the border region damaged telecommunications infrastructure, leaving Toronto’s Nepalese community scrambling for news from their loved ones. This is a developing story that the Star will continue to cover with updates as they become available here.
