The forecast anticipates isolated pockets of intense deficits to continue in midwestern states, southern states, and the Pacific Northwest, but are expected to decrease in magnitude. Extreme to exceptional surpluses are expected to continue but similarly decrease in magnitude, particularly in western states and in northern Alaska.
Africa: Deficits to expand across N Africa
The forecast anticipates that exceptional deficits in northern African countries will expand to cover other countries, such as Niger and southern Libya. Transitional conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to disappear, becoming deficits, while Tanzania can expect intense, persisting surplus.
South America: Widespread deficits in NW Brazil, Bolivarian Nations
ISciences Worldwide Water Watch List October 2023
The forecast for October 2023 expects significant water deficits for the 12-month period of July 2023 through June 2024 in northern Africa, the Middle East, northern China, western and northern South America, and the majority of Canada’s provinces. Areas expected to experience surplus include the western United States, Alaska, north-central Australia, and southeastern Africa.