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Emergency crews are still working to manage widespread flooding caused by the recent storm.

A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from flooded properties after torrential rain on the weekend.

On Sunday morning, four severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts in England. River levels on the Monnow River surpassed previous records, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Residences, businesses, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from significant flooding in parts of Wales, officials confirmed.

Data indicated that approximately twenty properties in parts of England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, such as properties in Cumbria.

As the storm system moves away, a sharp temperature drop is expected to sweep across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation.

Saturday night, the UK experienced its coldest evening since spring, with temperatures dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A decline of approximately five degrees will change above-average November temperatures to lower figures across most of the UK, with Sunday's high reaching around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the start of the week.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will drive a chilly Arctic air across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder weather than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with readings falling as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daytime highs remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Combine this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a significant wind chill. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth."

Health authorities have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from Monday, while flood management bodies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the coming days.

The low-temperature warning is effective from Monday morning until Friday morning, covering the East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire region.