SINGING IN THE RAIN
Glastonbury Festival is washed out for THIRD day in a row… but it doesn’t dampen revellers spirits
More downpours force party-goers to don wellies and ponchos in order to brave the chaotic weather
Glastonbury party-goers have today been hit with torrential downpours for the third day in a row.
Days of rain has unsurprisingly turned the sprawling campsite hosting 135,000 people into a giant mud bath.
But armed with wellies and ponchos, few let the bad weather dampen their spirits as the massive party officially got underway.
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Revellers wearing wellies navigate a muddy pool which formed on the campsite today
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Two women holding an umbrella refuse to let the weather dampen their spirits
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Rain jackets and ponchos were spotted as far as the eye could see during the downpours
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One woman decided to do away with her footwear entirely
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Despite a delayed start to the festival, the first official acts – including Damon Albarn – performed today
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Two revellers take shelter from today’s downpour by wrapping themselves in waterproof plastic sheets
Thousands have already braved the showers and mud in order to catch the opening act – Damon Albarn and the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians.
The rain was part of a downpour that struck the southwest of the country today – although there were some breaks of sunshine.
Revellers took refuge where they could under tents and canvas marquees while the heavens opened up.
But others simply embraced it as an inevitable part of the experience and continued partying.
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Two men oblivious to the sweeping downpours enjoy a Fosters beer at the festival
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The heavy rain looked miserable though it did not last all day and there were bursts of sunshine
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A woman grins while partying in a purple poncho to protect her from the rain
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People run for cover in the festival’s hospitality area amid the third day of heavy downpours
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Tents and marquees also offered protection for those looking for respite from the wet weather
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A woman grins as she wanders through the rain – refusing to let the weather put her off enjoying the festival
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Thousands were caught in the rain – which days earlier caused huge delays on the roads leading to Worthy Farm
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Today’s rains only worsened the state of the campsite, which turned into a giant bog after days of downpours
Already many have been forced to battle 25 hour long queues and chaos caused by flooding.
However, if the weather does improve, the rain showers are unlikely to leave.
The Met Office shows that the chance of thundery showers from this afternoon through to Saturday lunchtime are still high, with sunshine on Sunday.
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This couple discovered an ingenious way of transporting their young children through the mud with a minimum of fuss
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Today’s opening act was Blur’s Damon Albarn, who performed with the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians
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Thousands of festival-goers refused to let rain and mud dampen their party spirit
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Crowds dance at The Other Stage today while listening to indie band Blossoms
