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Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to address widespread flooding caused by the recent storm.

A significant emergency was declared in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged homes after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday morning, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, were still in effect, alongside 41 flood warnings in England. River levels on the Monnow River surpassed all-time highs, topping levels recorded during past storms.

Homes, commercial properties, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from major water inundation in Welsh regions, officials 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 the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is expected to move across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and potential snow and ice.

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

A decline of approximately five degrees will change unseasonably warm autumn readings to single digits nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"As the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This results in much colder weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daytime highs staying 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 extended period of unseasonable warmth."

Health authorities have issued a warning for low temperatures for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flood risks may continue throughout the weekend.

The low-temperature warning is effective from 8am Monday until Friday morning, covering the East Midlands, western Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire region.