The forecast indicates that most exceptional deficits in southern India will dissipate, with most of the remaining regions observing moderate to severe surplus. Some northernmost states of India, as well as some pockets of Pakistan, will experience deficits of varying intensity.
Central Asia & Russia: Surplus to appear in SW Russia, N to E Kazakhstan
Africa: Surplus emerges in Sahel, deficits persist in NW, central, and S Africa
United States: Pockets of deficit continue in W, S states
The forecast anticipates most exceptional deficits in the United States to resolve, with most states observing abnormal to moderate deficits. Some pockets of exceptional deficits are expected in western and southern states, with surplus expected to appear in southern California and in noncontiguous areas of the country.