They were not happy because for several years there had been no rains and all the lakes, tanks, ponds and water holes in the forest became arid. 
ðeɪ wɜ˞ nɑt hæpi bɪkɔz fɔɹ sɛvɹʌl jɪɹz ðɛɹ hæd bɪn noʊ ɹeɪnz ʌnd ɔl ðʌ leɪks, tæŋks, pɑndz ʌnd wɔtɜ˞ hoʊlz ɪn ðʌ fɔɹʌst bɪkeɪm æɹʌd. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. The sound is very close, suggesting a good microphone or a quiet environment. There is almost no background noise.