The forecast through December indicates that exceptional water surpluses will persist around Mosul and severe surpluses in northwestern Iran. Moderate deficits are forecast in eastern Syria, much of Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and pockets of central Iran.
Middle East: Water deficits to persist, though less severe
The overall progression of water anomalies forecast through July indicates that widespread water deficits will persist throughout the Middle East but these deficits are expected to be less severe from November through April than in the prior three months. However, after April the forecast shows the severity level increasing, especially on the Arabian Peninsula.