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Emergency crews are still working to address extensive flooding caused by the passing storm.

A significant emergency was declared in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged properties after torrential rain on the weekend.

On Sunday, four severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. River levels on the Monnow surpassed previous records, topping levels seen during past storms.

Homes, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from major water inundation in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 properties in England were flooded due to the severe conditions, such as properties in Cumbria.

As the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its coldest night since spring, with mercury readings plunging to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will shift above-average autumn temperatures to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, high pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daily maximums staying in single figures."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked wind chill. This represents a significant shift after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth."

Public health agencies have issued a cold weather alert for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the weekend.

The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire region.