Water deficits are forecast for much of Mediterranean Europe, southern France, the Iberian Peninsula, Finland, the Baltics, Eastern Europe, and European Russia. Surpluses are forecast for Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, northern Germany, western Czech Republic, and northern Sweden.
Europe: Water deficits may transition to surpluses in Central Europe
Overall, water deficits may dominate much of Continental Europe, while surpluses may continue in Ireland, Scotland, and northern Sweden. Deficits are expected to diminish in extent and severity over the next few months, and then transition to moderate surpluses in Central Europe, particularly Germany.
Europe: Transition forecast from water deficits to surpluses in Central Europe
Widespread water deficits may persist in much of Continental Europe while surpluses may continue in Ireland, Scotland, and northern Sweden. Though deficits are expected to persist in much of Europe for the next few months, they may diminish and transition to moderate surpluses in Central Europe, particularly Germany, January through June 2016.
Europe: Transition ahead from water deficits to surpluses
Water deficits may persist in much of Europe through October, with the exception of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern Sweden. The forecast, however, indicates a transition to surpluses in many areas of Western and Central Europe from November 2015 through May 2016. In contrast, water deficits are expected during this time-frame in Mediterranean Spain, Italy, and the Balkan Peninsula.