The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits in the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest and intense surpluses in western and northeastern states to mostly dissipate. Extreme to exceptional deficits will still remain in pockets throughout the Midwest.
Africa: Surplus emerges in C, E Africa
Canada: Widespread deficits remain in most provinces
ISciences Worldwide Water Watch List January 2024
The forecast for January 2024 expects significant water deficits for the 12-month period of October 2023 through September 2024 in northeastern Africa, northern South America, the Middle East, western and northern South America, and the majority of Canada’s provinces. Areas expected to experience surplus include southeastern Africa, Europe, and western Central Asia.