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Australia & New Zealand: Intense water deficits will persist in Tasmania & New Caledonia

Australia & New Zealand: Intense water deficits will persist in Tasmania & New Caledonia

The forecast through August 2019 indicates a transition away from widespread, exceptional water deficits in Australia to, overall, mild deficits or normal conditions. However, intense deficits are forecast for Tasmania, the southern tip of Western Australia, northern New Zealand, and New Caledonia. Moderate to severe deficits are expected from Brisbane to Canberra.