The forecast through January 2021 indicates that water deficits in Africa will shrink and downgrade considerably. Exceptional deficits are forecast in Nigeria’s eastern Middle Belt States and southern Cameroon. Surpluses will persist in the Sahel and will shrink in East Africa.
Africa: Water surplus to persist in the Sahel & E. Africa
Africa: Water surplus to persist in Sahel & E Africa
The forecast through November indicates that water deficits will shrink and downgrade with exceptional deficits retreating. North Africa can expect generally moderate deficits. Intense pockets are forecast from southern Eritrea into Somaliland. Surpluses will persist in the Sahel and East Africa and will be intense in Tanzania.