All 4 #CropWatch producers in #Iowa and #Illinois have reduced yield expectations for #soybean #crops as a result of frequent unfavorable #dry #weather conditions. The region’s latest dry spell began in mid-August and has pushed the U.S. #CornBelt crops toward maturity too quickly, preventing maximum yields. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/09/27/united-states-deficits-intensify-in-southern-northern-states

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United States: Deficits intensify in southern, northern states — ISCIENCES

The forecast anticipates surpluses in western states will linger but lessen in intensity, with intense deficits occurring in some southern and northern states. 

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#France recently sent military forces to distribute #water to the department of #Mayotte, a French #archipelago off the coast of #Mozambique. The territory is facing an unprecedented #water crisis as the region experiences the most intense #drought in decades. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/09/26/africa-intense-water-deficits-continue-in-n-africa

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Africa: Intense water deficits continue in N Africa — ISCIENCES

The forecast anticipates widespread exceptional deficits across much of northern Africa, with some similarly intense deficits appearing in southern regions of the continent. Areas of surplus are expected in southeastern countries. 

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As high #temperatures and destructive #drought continues across #France, tensions have risen over the use of artificial #reservoirs for #irrigation. Some #farmers use these #reservoirs to combat #water shortages, but others argue that it only accelerates the depletion of #groundwater for comparatively few producers. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/09/27/europe-deficits-intensify-in-eastern-europe

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Europe: Deficits intensify in Eastern Europe — ISCIENCES

The 12-month forecast ending in May 2024 anticipates that while many regions of European countries will observe near-normal conditions, much of eastern European countries can expect deficits ranging from moderate to extreme intensity. Small areas of surplus are also expected to occur in southern and

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Nearly 30,000 households in #BritishColumbia were ordered to #evacuate following the emergence of roughly 400 #wildfires across the province. It is currently #Canada’s worst #wildfire season on record, with at least 1,000 fires burning across the country.

https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/08/24/canada-intense-deficits-persist-in-most-provinces

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Canada: Intense deficits persist in most provinces — ISCIENCES

The forecast anticipates widespread exceptional deficits throughout most provinces. Small areas of the Yukon should anticipate intense surplus, as well as some transitional conditions. 

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Global Precipitation & Temperature Outlook June 2023 — ISCIENCES

The forecast for June 2023 indicates intense warm anomalies throughout South America, Mexico, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Russia, along with precipitation surpluses in the United States, Africa, and the Middle East.

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The ISciences Global Water Watch List for May 2023 has been published. Regions forecast to have significant #water deficits for the 12-month period of February 2023 through January 2024 include the central and #SouthernCone region of #SouthAmerica, much of #Canada’s provinces, and various areas of #Russia. Areas expected to experience #surplus include the SW and W #UnitedStates, and E #SouthAsia.

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https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/05/16/isciences-worldwide-water-watch-list-may-2023

ISciences Worldwide Water Watch List May 2023 — ISCIENCES

Regions forecast to have significant water deficits for the 12-month period of February 2023 through January 2024 include the central and Southern Cone region of South America, much of Canada’s provinces, and various areas of Russia. Areas expected to experience surplus include the southwestern and

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Our May 2023 Global #Temperature Outlook indicates that several regions of the world will experience significantly #warmer #temperatures than normal, with exceptional anomalies occurring in many areas, including #SoutheastAsia, eastern #SouthAmerica, #SouthAsia, western #Africa, and northern #Canada.

https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/05/04/global-precipitation-temperature-outlook-for-may-2023

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Global Precipitation & Temperature Outlook May 2023 — ISCIENCES

Our May 2023 Global Precipitation and Temperature Outlook indicates that several regions of the world will experience significantly warmer temperatures than normal. Though the precipitation forecast has significantly more uncertainty (hashed areas) than we typically see, it generally anticipates mil

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As #Taiwan faces major #drought, its government has implemented limits on residential #water use, with some areas being cut off for two days a week. This #drought has depleted #reservoirs and limited production in semiconductor factories. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/04/27/east-asia-intense-deficits-in-se-northern-china-bd9tx

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East Asia: Intense deficits in N, NW China — ISCIENCES

The forecast indicates pockets of exceptional anomalies throughout East Asia, ranging from intense deficits in its northern and western regions, and surplus in its southwestern and northeastern regions.

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Newly released satellite images show widespread #drought and shrinking #lakes throughout much of #Europe. In #Spain, the Sau #reservoir in the #Catalonia region reached such low levels that Catalan authorities announced they would begin the process of completely draining the #reservoir. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/04/21/europe-widespread-deficits-persist-in-continental-europe

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Europe: Widespread deficits persist in Continental Europe — ISCIENCES

The 12-month forecast indicates widespread anomalies throughout Continental Europe, with some anomalies appearing in noncontiguous countries. 

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ISciences Worldwide Water Watch List April 2023 — ISCIENCES

Regions forecast to have significant water deficits for the 12-month period of January 2023 through December 2023 include the central and Southern Cone region of South America, much of Canada’s provinces, Africa, and the Middle East. Areas expected to experience surplus include the southwestern Unit

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