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First responders are continuing their efforts to address extensive flooding caused by the recent storm.

A significant emergency was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were safely removed from flooded homes after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, were still in effect, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. Water heights on the Monnow River surpassed previous records, surpassing levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Homes, businesses, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from major water inundation in parts of Wales, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 properties in parts of England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, including some in Cumbria.

As the storm system moves away, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential snow and ice.

Saturday night, the country experienced its coldest evening since late March, with mercury readings dropping to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location.

A decline of approximately five degrees will shift unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to lower figures across most of the UK, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching about 11C in south-east England before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring significantly chillier weather than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant wind chill. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from the start of the week, while environmental agencies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is effective from Monday morning until Friday morning, including the East Midlands, western Midlands, North East, northwest, and Yorkshire region.