NewsThe storm knocked the Turkish flag to the ground in Taksim! Riot police picked it up from the ground.

The storm knocked the Turkish flag to the ground in Taksim! Riot police picked it up from the ground.

The storm knocked the Turkish flag to the ground in Taksim! Riot police picked it up from the ground.

14.10.2026 23:11

The heavy rain and storm that affected Istanbul knocked the Turkish flag in Taksim Square to the ground. Riot police who noticed the situation picked the flag up from the ground and raised it. Those moments were recorded by bystanders with cell phone cameras.

The downpour and storm that intensified in Istanbul negatively affected life across the city. During the rain, the Turkish flag in Taksim Square fell to the ground due to the downpour and storm.

RIOT POLICE LIFTED IT FROM THE GROUND

Noticing the situation, riot police picked the flag up from the ground. Those moments were captured by bystanders' mobile phone cameras.

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