The forecast anticipates widespread surpluses in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom to diminish in severity but persist throughout most countries. Deficits are expected to mostly disappear from Continental Europe, but continue in coastal regions of Spain and Sicily.
Africa: Surplus to emerge in the Sahel, deficits continue in Sahara
United States: Deficits persist in the Upper Midwest
ISciences Worldwide Water Watch List March 2024
The forecast for March 2024 expects significant water deficits for the 12-month period of December 2023 through November 2024 in northeastern Africa, South America, Canada, and southern regions of the Middle East. Areas expected to experience surplus include eastern to southeastern Africa, Europe, northern Australia, and Southeast Asia.