Glastonbury festival has officially opened its gates for another packed weekend of cultural highlights and the stuff memories are made of, but the combination of dry ground and potential rainfall over the next few days could present some challenges for the otherwise happy campers. This video by rain and storm expert Dr Rob Thompson from the Meteorology Department, University of Reading, shows just how slowly water soaks into really dry ground, demonstrating how sudden heavy rain after a drought

Tickets are selling fast for our 2023 Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza on Saturday, August 5. It features performances from Texas and Lightning Seeds, who both played standout sets at this year's Festival. Don't miss out! https://glas.to/extrav23 | Glastonbury Festivals