The forecast through July indicates that water deficits will increase across North Africa as exceptional deficits emerge in the east, but deficits will downgrade in the Horn, around the Gulf of Guinea, Angola, and southwestern Namibia. Areas of surplus include the Sahel and Botswana.
Africa: Water deficits in the Horn will shrink
The forecast through June indicates that water deficits in the Horn of Africa and around the Gulf of Guinea will shrink and downgrade but deficits in North Africa will increase and intensify. Intense surpluses are forecast in the Sahel. Other areas of surplus include Tanzania, Namibia, and Botswana.
Africa: Water surpluses will persist in Botswana
Africa: Widespread water surplus will persist in Botswana
Africa: Water surplus to persist in Sahel & E Africa
The forecast through March 2021 indicates that water deficits will shrink and downgrade. Deficits in North Africa will be mild to moderate overall. Surpluses will continue in the eastern Sahel, but transitions will begin in the west. Surpluses will persist in East Africa and emerge in south-central Africa.