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Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to manage extensive inundation caused by the recent storm.

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

On Sunday, four severe alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts across England. Water heights on the Monnow River surpassed all-time highs, surpassing levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Homes, commercial properties, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all suffered from significant flooding in parts of Wales, authorities confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England were flooded due to the severe conditions, including some in the Cumbria region.

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is expected to move across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest evening since late March, with temperatures plunging to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A temperature drop of around 5C will shift above-average autumn readings to lower figures across most of the UK, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"As Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder conditions than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, 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 environmental agencies have warned that flood risks may persist throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, including the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.