Glastonbury delayed

The start of Glastonbury Festival has been delayed because of torrential rain.

The first band was due on the main Pyramid Stage at 10.30am reports BBC online.

Organisers say the start of the festival has been delayed indefinitely while power was restored to the stage.

All other stages have been closed because of the risk of lightning.

There have been reports of a river close to the Somerset farm bursting and witnesses have seen tents floating away.

Coldplay are due to headline the festival tomorrow.

Other acts due to appear include Basement Jaxx and The White Stripes.