That year there were no rains and the water in the pond began slowly disappearing. 
ðæt jɪɹ ðɛɹ wɜ˞ noʊ ɹeɪnz ʌnd ðʌ wɔtɜ˞ ɪn ðʌ pɑnd bɪɡæn sloʊli dɪsʌpɪɹɪŋ. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. There is no noticeable reverberation or background noise. The delivery pace is moderate.