The forecast indicates that exceptional deficits in western and southern Russia will shrink considerably, with near-normal conditions appearing throughout most of the remaining regions. Southwestern Russia and Kazakhstan can anticipate intense surplus. 

The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits in western and southeastern Russia to endure, but decrease significantly in size. Pockets of exceptional surplus are expected to linger in areas of northern Russia, but can expect to remain isolated in areas near the Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District. 

The forecast indicates that intense deficits in central Russia will mostly retreat, and that deficits in southwestern and eastern Russia will persist, but decrease in area. 

The forecast anticipates most exceptional deficits in southern China to dissipate, becoming mostly near-normal conditions. Southwestern China is expected to experience continued surplus, while northern China is expected to observe widespread exceptional deficits. 

The forecast expects intense deficits to persist in southwestern regions of Russia, as well as northern and southeastern regions. Surplus is also anticipated in northern Russia, in regions near the Putorana State Natural Reserve, as well as in southern Russia, near Lake Baikal.