Exceptional deficits will remain throughout northwestern China and in the Yangtze River Basin. Central and northeastern China will observe moderate to severe surpluses.
Europe: E Europe to endure exceptional deficits
Canada: Deficits remain in Prairie Provinces, central Canada
United States: Deficits expand throughout SW, NE, central States
ISciences Worldwide Water Watch List January 2025
The forecast for January 2025 expects significant water deficits for the 12-month period of October 2024 through September 2025 in northern Africa, southwestern U.S., northern South America, and western South Asia. Areas expected to experience surplus include central Africa, South Asia, and Central America.