After a summer that has seen England and Wales experience the driest July since records began, rain is finally on the horizon. But with reservoirs at ‘exceptionally low’ levels, will there be enough rain to replenish stocks? Madeleine Finlay hears from Dr Anna Murgatroyd, a lecturer in hydrology at Newcastle University, about how much rain we need to see us through next summer, why we’re now at increased risk of floods, and what we can all be doing to take better care of our water supplies Continue reading...

It's finally raining, but the drought's not over
Presented by Madeleine Finlay , produced by Madeleine Finlay, Joshan Chana and Jacob Liebenberg . The executive producer was Ellie Bury

