Leeds Festival closed three stages due to Storm Lilian's 80mph winds, causing chaos and disruptions.

Leeds Festival, a major UK music event, was hit by Storm Lilian, causing chaos with strong winds reaching up to 80mph. Three stages were closed due to the weather, including the BBC Radio 1 Stage and the Aux Stage, with gusts of up to 60mph causing travel disruptions, flooding, power cuts, and dangerous conditions. Festival organizers urged campers to secure their tents and advised those not yet at the site to delay their arrival. Despite the disruptions, headliners Liam Gallagher and Blink-182 were set to perform, and organizers remained hopeful that the rest of the festival would continue as planned.

August 23, 2024
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