The forecast through June indicates that while downgrading, water surpluses will remain widespread in eastern Australia from Rockhampton, Queensland through East Gippsland, Victoria. Deficits are forecast in Tasmania and in South Island, New Zealand.
Australia & New Zealand: Intense water deficits to persist in eastern Australia
The forecast through November indicates severe to exceptional water deficits in eastern Australia from Rockhampton, Queensland to Melbourne, including the eastern Murray-Darling Basin. Deficits will shrink in Tasmania but will be severe. Nearly normal water conditions are expected in New Zealand. Severe to extreme deficits will persist in New Caledonia.