In this new series, we examine recent prolonged drought in the Yangtze River Basin, its impact on the affected regions, and the historical accuracy of the Water Security Indicator Model (WSIM) forecasts in East Asia.
Exceptional deficits will spread throughout the Russian Plain, northern coastal Russia, and regions near Lake Baikal. Surpluses are expected in some portions of northern Russia and north-central Kazakhstan.
Severe to exceptional deficits will occur throughout most of eastern Europe. Severe to exceptional surpluses in western Europe are expected to dissipate.
Exceptional deficits will continue in many southwestern states, as well as portions of northern, southern, and eastern states. Surpluses in Alaska are expected to lessen in intensity, but remain in northern and central portions of the state.
Severe to exceptional deficits will continue in several southwestern states, with moderate to severe surpluses enduring in pockets of the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska.
Severe to exceptional deficits will expand throughout southwestern, central, and northeastern states. Surpluses will persist in Alaska and in portions of Florida.
Widespread deficits of varying intensity will expand throughout southwestern, northeastern, and midwestern states. Surpluses are expected to continue in southern Florida and in several regions of Alaska.
Widespread deficits of varying intensity will occur in the southwest, northern, and northeastern states. Severe to extreme surpluses will remain in Florida, as well as in most noncontiguous states.