Days of Disaster
Days of Disaster
TV ShowReturning Series

Days of Disaster

2015
1 season
5 episodes
Documentary

This five-part documentary examines catastrophic events throughout Singapore's history, from explosions, fires and floods to a traumatic plane hijacking.

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Days of Disaster is a five-part landmark series that charts momentous events that shaped modern Singapore. A plane hijacking, industrial catastrophe, hotel collapse, massive fire and crippling water crisis are all brought vividly to life with high quality drama reconstruction, CGI and exclusive eyewitness accounts – many told for the very first time.

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    3.Spyros Explosion

    16-02-201545m

    Numerous workers board a ship in Jurong Shipyard, unbeknownst to the fact that a fire is raging through the ship's engine room.

  • Hotel New World Collapse

    4.Hotel New World Collapse

    23-02-201547m

    On March 15, 1986, Hotel New World, a six-story hotel, suddenly collapses, leaving an unknown number of people stuck in the debris.

  • Mega Floods

    5.Mega Floods

    02-03-201542m

    From the 1950s to '70s, Singapore battles major dangerous floods that leave a huge number of people homeless and leave a trail of death and destruction.

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