In the USA and the Philippines, the tropical storms “Florence” and “Mangkhut” wreaked havoc. New York sends a message in memory of the victims.
In memory of the victims of the storms in the Philippines and the USA, the plans for the Empire State Building for night lighting have been changed at short notice. The New York landmark will remain dark on Wednesday night, the operators announced on Tuesday.
The aim is to set an example for the victims of the typhoon “Mangkhut” with at least 74 dead and the hurricane “Florence” with at least 32 dead.
The Empire State Building shines in different colors on religious and national holidays, but also at major sporting events or in memory of victims of terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
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