The 12-month forecast ending in January 2025 indicates that exceptional deficits will linger in northwestern and southern China. Surpluses will persist in southwestern and southeastern China. 

The forecast indicates that exceptional deficits will mostly dissipate in northeastern China, but continue in northern, southern, and northwestern portions of the country. Exceptional surplus is expected to diminish in southwestern China, though moderate to severe surpluses may continue in eastern regions of the country. 

The forecast indicates that exceptional deficits will persist in northwestern regions of China, but lessen in size in northern and northeastern China. Surpluses occurring in Tibet are also expected to remain but diminish in size. 

The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits in China to mostly diminish, but persist in some northwestern and eastern regions. Surplus in eastern Tibet is expected to continue, but resolve in the rest of the province. 

The forecast anticipates widespread deficits to subside in southern regions of China, but remain in northern to northwestern regions.