The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits in southern countries to mostly dissipate, though will still continue in northwestern Brazil, as well as the Bolivarian Nations. Exceptional surplus is expected to disappear in the Guianas, becoming near-normal conditions with some moderate deficit. 

The forecast anticipates intense deficits across central and western regions of the continent, primarily in northern Brazil and in the southern Bolivarian Nations. 

The 12-month forecast ending in April 2024 anticipates intense deficits to occur throughout several western countries, as well as northern regions of Brazil. Transitional conditions are expected in northern regions of the Guianas. 

The forecast ending in March 2024 predicts that most of central South America will experience normal conditions, northern and southern regions of the continent will experience intense deficits of varying intensity. 

The forecast indicates widespread deficits of varying intensity throughout much of South America. Deficits of the highest intensity are expected across the Guianas, Bolivarian Nations, Chile, and in pockets throughout Brazil.