The forecast expects intense deficits to persist in southwestern regions of Russia, as well as northern and southeastern regions. Surplus is also anticipated in northern Russia, in regions near the Putorana State Natural Reserve, as well as in southern Russia, near Lake Baikal.
Middle East: Exceptional deficits expand in S Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Southeast Asia and the Pacific: Deficits to occur in W Thailand, Indonesia
Canada: Widespread deficits to continue in most provinces
Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean: Widespread deficits continue throughout Mexico
The forecast anticipates intense deficits in concentrated areas of Mexico and Central America, with deficits of lesser intensity covering much of the remaining regions. Most areas in the Caribbean will experience a mixture of normal conditions and mild deficits, though Haiti may experience severe to extreme deficits.





