The forecast indicates that exceptional deficits widespread throughout Russia will downgrade significantly, though still remain in small, isolated areas of the country. Intense surplus is expected to appear in southwestern regions of Russia and in northern to eastern Kazakhstan.
Africa: Surplus emerges in Sahel, deficits persist in NW, central, and S Africa
United States: Pockets of deficit continue in W, S states
The forecast anticipates most exceptional deficits in the United States to resolve, with most states observing abnormal to moderate deficits. Some pockets of exceptional deficits are expected in western and southern states, with surplus expected to appear in southern California and in noncontiguous areas of the country.





