The forecast anticipates intense deficits to occur in the Balkans, continuing north throughout most eastern European countries into portions of the Baltics. Much of southern Norway, Finland, and Ireland can expect intense surplus.
Australia & New Zealand: Surpluses in N, SE Australia to diminish
South Asia: Pockets of surplus continue in central, W India
United States: Deficits continue in Upper Midwest, PNW
The forecast anticipates isolated pockets of intense deficits to continue in midwestern states, southern states, and the Pacific Northwest, but are expected to decrease in magnitude. Extreme to exceptional surpluses are expected to continue but similarly decrease in magnitude, particularly in western states and in northern Alaska.
Africa: Deficits to expand across N Africa
The forecast anticipates that exceptional deficits in northern African countries will expand to cover other countries, such as Niger and southern Libya. Transitional conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to disappear, becoming deficits, while Tanzania can expect intense, persisting surplus.