The forecast through May 2023 indicates that surpluses in southeastern Australia will persist, though much of the anomalies in New South Wales will change to intense transitional conditions. Surpluses in northern New Zealand are expected to remain, as are intense deficits in southwestern New Zealand.
Australia & New Zealand: Surpluses continue in SE, NW Australia
Australia & New Zealand: Surpluses in SE Australia to persist
The 12-month forecast ending in September 2023 indicates that exceptional anomalies are expected to persist in southeastern Australia and western New Zealand, with mild anomalies throughout both countries.