Storms slammed a number of Chicago suburbs Monday evening, dumping several inches of rain and causing flooding throughout the region. Across the area, a number of roads, streets and underpasses were closed,

Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are urged to reduce water use to ease pressure on the sewer system. City Council members on the Southwest Side call on the mayor to speed flood response.

Parts of the Chicago area were inundated by nearly six inches of rain in mere hours overnight, causing flash flooding across the region.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for key parts of Chicago on Friday, urging approximately 600,000 residents to take immediate action to protect life and property.

The city announced the technology after heavy rain and storms damaged homes and left cars submerged on the South and Southwest Sides in July.