23 JUNE 1998. SOUTHERN U.S.: DROUGHT ENN reports that Texas Tech University researchers believe drought conditions this summer may continue this winter as La Niña conditions will be warmer and dryer than ENSO conditions were, although increased risk of hurricanes during La Niña may generate some rain. Contact: Richard Peterson, Texas Tech <Tel. (806)742-3101.

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