The forecast through May 2023 indicates that exceptional surpluses in southern Pakistan and western India will become intense transitional conditions, spreading further east to cover bordering areas of west India.
Central Asia & Russia: Surplus, transitional conditions to persist in Central Russia
The forecast through May 2023 predicts widespread exceptional surpluses in much of Russia’s Yenisei River Watershed, Central Siberian Plateau, and pockets throughout the Russian Far East. Severe to exceptional surpluses will persist from central Tyumen Oblast further east into territories near the city of Omsk.
Southeast Asia & the Pacific: Water surpluses in Malaysia, Phillippines to persist
Middle East: Water deficits, transitional conditions to persist throughout
The forecast through May 2023 indicates intense transitional conditions in Saudi Arabia to mostly subside. Mild transitional areas in its south-central region will continue, spreading into Yemen. Intense surpluses are expected to persist in central Syria and southwestern Iran, as are exceptional deficits in western Turkey.
Australia & New Zealand: Water surpluses to persist in SE Australia
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.