The SST anomalies remained below normal in the Equatorial Pacific during June. Normal to slightly above normal SST were observed around Indonesia, resulting in anomalous convection in this region. Both oceanic and atmospheric patterns show La Niña episode continuing in June.

Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) caused above normal rainfall over Roraima in Northern Brazil. Eastern disturbances were responsible for the positive anomalous precipitation in eastern Northeastern Brazil (NEB).

In Sobradinho reservoir, in Bahia (NEB), negative anomalies of about 28% was observed. The decreasing volume in the reservoir happened due to rainfall reduction along São Francisco river since March 2000.

The number of hot spots in June 2000 were twice the number observed in June 1999. The greatest number of hot spots were observed near Sinop and Alta Floresta in Mato Grosso do Sul.

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