The forecast through October indicates areas of intense water deficit in Norway and Sweden and deficits in the Baltics, southern France, northern Italy, and the western Balkans. Areas of surplus include Belgium, western Czech Republic, and the eastern region of the Balkans.
Europe: Water deficits will persist in the Baltics
The forecast through September indicates that water deficits will increase in Norway, Sweden, and northern Germany. Intense deficits will persist in Estonia and Latvia and will emerge on the Rhine River in Switzerland. Deficits will moderate in France and northern Italy. Surpluses will persist in the eastern and southern Balkans.