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Event: EP Epidemic Number: 2014-000116 Country: GHA Ghana Location: Date (YMD): 2014-8-24 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: IFRC Comments: In June 2014, a cholera outbreak was reported in Ghana. As of 18 Aug, 6,018 cases including 47 deaths (case fatality rate of 0.9%) had been reported from 34 districts in five regions. Greater Accra was the most affected region, with 5,558 cases and 45 deaths. As the numbers of cases were increasing rapidly, the Ghana Health Service requested the assistance of the Red Cross. Aproximate Location:: Can't see the map? Click here to refresh..   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: Same Event in other Countries: FL-2006-000092-KOR Flood,Korea Republic: of Korea, particularly affecting the eastern province of Gangwon. The government has issued the second-highest natural crisis warning in Gangwon province and flood warnings for Nakdong and Geumho rivers in Geyongsang province. To date, more than 520 mm of rain has fallen in Gangwon province, while Yangpeong in Kyonngi province and Seoul received 416 mm and 370 mm of rainfall, respectively. TC-2006-000092-KOR Tropical Cyclone,Korea Republic: The typhoon Ewiniar, which downgraded its intensity to tropical storm on the way to the Korean peninsula, brought torrential rains since 14 July, causing floods in a number of the country, particularly in the eastern Gangwon province.