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

Corey Charlton

Published: 17:47, 24 Jun 2016
Updated: 7:53, 25 Jun 2016

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.

Picture Shows: General View, GV June 24, 2016 Festival goers seen in the rain at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Non Exclusive WORLDWIDE RIGHTS Pictures by : FameFlynet UK ¿ 2016 Tel : +44 (0)20 3551 5049 Email : info@fameflynet.uk.com — Revellers wearing wellies navigate a muddy pool which formed on the campsite todayCredit: Fame Flynet

People run for cover during heavy rain in the Hospitality area at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset. 24 June 2016. The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place near Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts — Two women holding an umbrella refuse to let the weather dampen their spiritsCredit: SWNS - London +44 (0)1179066550

Rain jackets and ponchos were spotted as far as the eye could see during the downpours — Rain jackets and ponchos were spotted as far as the eye could see during the downpoursCredit: SWNS - London +44 (0)1179066550

Festival goers during a rain shower at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Glastonbury. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2016. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire — One woman decided to do away with her footwear entirelyCredit: PA:Press Association

Glastonbury festival delayed start Due to flooding and stage build delays Featuring: Atmosphere Where: Glastonbury, United Kingdom When: 24 Jun 2016 Credit: WENN.com — Despite a delayed start to the festival, the first official acts - including Damon Albarn - performed todayCredit: WENN

epa05387939 Festival-goers take shelter from the rain during the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2016, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset, Britain, 24 June 2016. The outdoor festival runs from 22 to 26 June. EPA/ANDREW COWIE — Two revellers take shelter from today's downpour by wrapping themselves in waterproof plastic sheetsCredit: EPA

Thousands have already braved the showers and mud in order to catch the opening act - Damon Albarn and the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians.

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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.

People run for cover during heavy rain in the Hospitality area at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset. 24 June 2016. The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place near Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts — Two men oblivious to the sweeping downpours enjoy a Fosters beer at the festivalCredit: SWNS - London +44 (0)1179066550

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/REX/Shutterstock (5736308af) Heavy rain during the Glastonbury festival Glastonbury Festival, UK - 24 Jun 2016 — The heavy rain looked miserable though it did not last all day and there were bursts of sunshineCredit: Rex Features

People run for cover during heavy rain in the Hospitality area at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset. 24 June 2016. The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place near Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts — A woman grins while partying in a purple poncho to protect her from the rainCredit: SWNS - London +44 (0)1179066550

People run for cover during heavy rain in the Hospitality area at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset. 24 June 2016. The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place near Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts — People run for cover in the festival's hospitality area amid the third day of heavy downpoursCredit: SWNS - London +44 (0)1179066550

epa05387895 Festival-goers take shelter from the rain during the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2016, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset, Britain, 24 June 2016. The outdoor festival runs from 22 to 26 June. EPA/ANDREW COWIE — Tents and marquees also offered protection for those looking for respite from the wet weatherCredit: EPA

People run for cover during heavy rain in the Hospitality area at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset. 24 June 2016. The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place near Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts — A woman grins as she wanders through the rain - refusing to let the weather put her off enjoying the festivalCredit: SWNS - London +44 (0)1179066550

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/REX/Shutterstock (5736308ae) Heavy rain during the Glastonbury festival Glastonbury Festival, UK - 24 Jun 2016 — Thousands were caught in the rain - which days earlier caused huge delays on the roads leading to Worthy FarmCredit: Rex Features

epa05387826 Festival goer's walk through mud at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2016, held at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset, Britain, 24 June 2016. The outdoor festival runs from 22 to 26 June. EPA/ANDREW COWIE — Today's rains only worsened the state of the campsite, which turned into a giant bog after days of downpoursCredit: EPA

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.

Two children are pulled through the mud this morning at Glastonbury Festival. June 24 2016. — This couple discovered an ingenious way of transporting their young children through the mud with a minimum of fussCredit: SWNS - Bristol +44 (0)1179066550

Damon Albarn performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, at Worthy Farm in Somerset. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Glastonbury. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2016. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire — Today's opening act was Blur's Damon Albarn, who performed with the Orchestra of Syrian MusiciansCredit: PA:Press Association

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: A festival goer enjoys Glastonbury Festival 2016 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Redferns) — Thousands of festival-goers refused to let rain and mud dampen their party spiritCredit: Getty Images

Music fans watch Blossoms on The Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset. 24 June 2016. — Crowds dance at The Other Stage today while listening to indie band BlossomsCredit: SWNS

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