{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/62f4ff7636d26f00137c7e65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Could London run dry? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/5883ea1e-0ebe-4d27-9746-2bf0605b19e6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>As we all crack out the factor 30 to head outside and enjoy the sun for yet another heatwave… you can’t help but notice that everywhere is looking very dry.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re experiencing another heatwave, our water sources are depleted, parks and green spaces are no longer… well, green. Plus, there’s no signs of rain on the horizon.</p><p><br></p><p>Hannah Cloke is a professor of hydrology, climate expert and natural hazards researcher at the University of Reading. She explains the severity of the situation, whether or not we’re actually in a drought and what happens if the hosepipe bans don’t work…</p><p><br></p><p>Find us on Twitter at #TheLeaderPodcast and come back at 1pm tomorrow for our other podcast, Tech &amp; Science Daily.</p><p><br></p><p>For all the latest news visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.standard.co.uk/news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.standard.co.uk/news</a></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}