World's Deadliest Weather: Caught on Camera

A volcanic eruption in Hawaii has levelled an entire neighbourhood, reducing homes and streets to ash and rubble. Good Samaritans have rescued residents trapped in the deadly flood waters of Hurricane Harvey, pulling them to safety amid rising currents in the affected areas.

The broadcast is a programme presented in the format of an episode. It is catalogued simply as a programme, with the genre identified as an episode, and it focuses on two dramatic natural‑disaster scenarios. In this episode the story follows two separate crises. First, a volcanic eruption in Hawaii completely devastates a neighbourhood, wiping out homes and infrastructure. Then the narrative shifts to the United States, where volunteers and other good Samaritans move in to rescue people who have become trapped in the deadly flood waters caused by Hurricane Harvey. The segment on the Hawaiian eruption concentrates on the sheer force of the volcano as it erupts and the immediate impact on the community. The destruction is portrayed as total, with the neighbourhood left in ruins and residents forced to confront the loss of their homes in an instant. The portion dealing with Hurricane Harvey highlights the peril faced by those caught in rising, lethal flood waters. It shows good Samaritans rushing to the scene, pulling people to safety and providing urgent assistance amid the chaos. Their actions are depicted as a lifeline for the trapped residents, underscoring the human response to a deadly natural disaster.