The forecast through February 2022 indicates intense water deficits in Turkey between the upper Kizilirmak and Firat (Euphrates) Rivers, and moderate deficits in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Areas of surplus include central Syria into Jordan and along Iran’s Caspian Coast.
Africa: Intense water deficits to persist in SE Ethiopia
Europe: Water deficits will emerge in Portugal & SW Spain
Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean: Water deficits will increase in north-central Mexico
Canada: Water surplus will persist in southern BC
The forecast through February 2022 indicates that water deficits will shrink in the southern portion of the Prairie Provinces, but vast areas of deficit will persist nationwide. Deficits are expected from Montreal to Québec City, surpluses from Toronto to Lake Huron and in southern British Columbia.





