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South America: Water deficits to persist in central Brazil, Chile, southern Argentina

South America: Water deficits to persist in central Brazil, Chile, southern Argentina

Exceptional water deficits are forecast for much of northern and central Brazil from July into October. From October to December deficits will diminish in central Brazilian states but persist across the north, and widespread deficits will emerge in other countries in northern South America. Deficits will also persist in Peru, Chile, and southern Argentina.