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Emergency crews are still working to address widespread flooding triggered by the recent severe weather.

A major incident was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were safely removed from waterlogged homes after torrential rain on the weekend.

On Sunday morning, multiple major alerts, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. River levels on the Monnow surpassed previous records, topping levels seen during past storms.

Homes, businesses, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from significant flooding in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in England were flooded due to the storm, including some in the Cumbria region.

As the storm system moves away, a cold snap is forecast to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its chilliest night since spring, with mercury readings dropping to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of around 5C will change above-average November temperatures to single digits across most of the UK, with Sunday's high reaching around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"As the storm retreats, high pressure to the northwest will bring a chilly Arctic air across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daily maximums staying in single figures."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked chill factor. This represents a notable change after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flooding may persist throughout the weekend.

The low-temperature warning is effective from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, including the East Midlands, western Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.