Glastonbury attendees are preparing for a potentially scorching hot day, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 30 degrees Celsius across the Somerset site.
Among the crowd of around 200,000, various methods were employed to beat the heat or stay shielded from the direct sunlight, such as the use of parasols, hats, ice cream, and portable, battery-powered fans.
This is the second amber heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) within two weeks, which includes the festival and other areas in the southwest of England, set to last until 6pm on Tuesday.
An amber alert typically indicates that the heat will affect not only vulnerable individuals but will also have impacts felt across the entire health service and the broader population.
Festival organizers have provided guidance through their app and website, including advice to stay hydrated from the festival’s over 800 water taps and directing attendees to medical facilities on Worthy Farm.
As temperatures are expected to soar, Sir Rod Stewart is set to perform on the Pyramid Stage, which is the largest and one of the most exposed and less shaded areas of the festival.
Nicky Evans, from Aberdare in south Wales, was seeking refuge from the sun beneath a bright pink umbrella—which proved to be effective.
He combined this with a hat, sunscreen, and water, ensuring his volunteering in the car park would be safer and more comfortable.
Having attended for 10 years, Evans notes a change from typically wet conditions to more inconsistent weather, prompting him to pack extra clothing for any eventuality.
Jack Cessford, 28, from Suffolk and employed in logistics, was seen sharing a paper fan bought on-site with Robbie Gillum, a university friend visiting from Riyadh, who works in consultancy.
Cessford, who noted obtaining a tan, admitted the weather could be quite sticky, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated.
Gillum suggested that there were not enough showers, especially given the need for cold water, and pointed out that the festival tents retained a lot of heat.
While there is limited shade, as Cessford pointed out, the priority remains on enjoying the music.
Nick Strang, 35, and his partner, Mollie Kneeshaw, 30, from Nottingham, managed to keep their one-year-old daughter cool by pushing her in a well-shaded trailer and feeding her water.
The couple also made use of open-sided tents for additional shade and ensured their daughter wore appropriate clothing with plenty of sunscreen.
