history: It's been so dry in my area lately , I'm afraid there might be some forest fires. I live near a mountain.  Havent had any rain lately in my area. I hope we do soon_comma_ I live near a mountain and we have bad fires when it is dry.
current: That's a shame, since rain is really nice to watch and hear even disregarding the dryness over there.
next: Yes, It has its drawbacks too, like making the grass grow, lol