Heavy rains caused flooding in Chicago. A PHOTO

Photo: Chicago Tribune

The heavy rains of July 12 in Chicago led to the flooding of streets, railway lines, basements, as well as the collapse of power lines.

In some cases, saving people had to use boats and rafts, reports Chicago Tribune.

The most affected areas are located in the north and north-west suburbs, where in the basements there was enough water up to 240 cm, in the districts of McHenry and Cook several streets were blocked due to water. A flood warning remains in place in these areas. According to weather forecasters, there will be some more 8 cm of rain there before Wednesday evening, in addition to the already dropped 20, see

Photo: Chicago Tribune

Photo: Chicago Tribune

Photo: Chicago Tribune

In the districts of Elgin, Buffalo Grove and McHenry, near 30, 000 houses are left without electricity due to damage to power lines.

In Lake County, authorities provided sandbags for residents.

There is also the threat that the Des Plaines River will overflow the banks. As of the morning of July 12, the water in the river has risen to the mark of the 3,6 meter, the level of flooding for this river is 4,6 meters.

Flooding also threatens the Fox River, even if the rains stop, as heavy rainfall in Wisconsin will soon go downstream, causing flooding in the Chicago area.

Photo: Chicago Tribune

Photo: Chicago Tribune

Photo: Chicago Tribune

State officials are calling on people whose homes have turned off to send the word "OUT" to 26633 number in order to get the latest information on the progress of repair of power lines and help centers.

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