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

A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from flooded properties after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday morning, four severe flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. Water heights on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Homes, commercial properties, transportation systems, and power grids all experienced damage from major water inundation in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

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

As the storm system moves away, a cold snap is forecast to move across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible wintry precipitation.

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

A decline of around 5C will shift above-average November readings to single digits nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at about 11C in south-east England before further cooling at the start of the week.

"As Storm Claudia moves south, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring significantly chillier 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 some places next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

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

Public health agencies have issued a cold weather alert for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flooding may persist throughout the coming days.

The low-temperature warning is in place from Monday morning until Friday morning, covering the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire region.