Storm Lilian live: Leeds Festival shuts two stages as strong winds disrupt flights and cause power cuts

Leeds Festival has been thrown into chaos as England is battered by gusts of up to 80mph, with Storm Lilian sparking yellow warnings across the country.

Organisers behind the annual festival announced a delayed start and the closure of several stages due to severe weather conditions and revellers have been advised to secure their tents and stay inside their cars.

The Met Office said gusts of 80mph will continue to cause travel disruption , flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas.

Thousands of homes have been plunged into darkness as Storm Lilian continues to wreak havoc across parts of Britain, disrupting Bank Holiday plans and causing widespread power outages.

The storm unleashed travel chaos after British Airways was forced to cancel international and domestic flights at Heathrow Airport.

Forecasters has issued two yellow weather warnings for rain in south-west Scotland and the Aberdeenshire coast from 9pm on Thursday to 9am on Friday.

There is the possibility of thunder, while 20-30mm of rainfall is expected widely across both areas – with a chance of 40-50mm over higher ground.