The forecast for the Middle East anticipates widespread transitional conditions throughout most of the central regions, with intense surplus appearing in northern areas, as well as isolated deficits of varying intensity.
Middle East: Intense transitional conditions persist in Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Middle East: Transitional conditions to spread throughout Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Middle East: Water deficits, transitional conditions to persist throughout
The forecast through May 2023 indicates intense transitional conditions in Saudi Arabia to mostly subside. Mild transitional areas in its south-central region will continue, spreading into Yemen. Intense surpluses are expected to persist in central Syria and southwestern Iran, as are exceptional deficits in western Turkey.