Overall, water deficits may dominate much of Continental Europe, while surpluses may continue in Ireland, Scotland, and northern Sweden. Deficits are expected to diminish in extent and severity over the next few months, and then transition to moderate surpluses in Central Europe, particularly Germany.
Europe: Transition forecast from water deficits to surpluses in Central Europe
Widespread water deficits may persist in much of Continental Europe while surpluses may continue in Ireland, Scotland, and northern Sweden. Though deficits are expected to persist in much of Europe for the next few months, they may diminish and transition to moderate surpluses in Central Europe, particularly Germany, January through June 2016.
Europe: Transition ahead from water deficits to surpluses
Water deficits may persist in much of Europe through October, with the exception of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern Sweden. The forecast, however, indicates a transition to surpluses in many areas of Western and Central Europe from November 2015 through May 2016. In contrast, water deficits are expected during this time-frame in Mediterranean Spain, Italy, and the Balkan Peninsula.
Europe: Widespread drought persists, but transition to surplus is forecast
Europe: Deficits Forecast to Dominate Throughout Summer and Fall
In Europe, as we look back at the last three months and forward for the next nine we can see that deficits have and will dominate this period overall. Deficits observed in the spring may spread this summer over much of Europe with exceptional deficits evident along rivers. These deficits are expected to persist though diminish in severity throughout the fall, after which conditions may change to surpluses from December through February with the exception of Italy and eastern Spain.