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First responders are still working to manage extensive inundation triggered by the recent severe weather.

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

On Sunday, multiple major flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts across England. Water heights on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, topping levels seen during past storms.

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

Data indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England experienced flooding due to the storm, including some in Cumbria.

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

Over the weekend, the country experienced its coldest evening since spring, with mercury readings dropping to -7C in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of around 5C will shift unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"As Storm Claudia moves south, high pressure to the northwest will drive a chilly Arctic air across the country," a weather expert stated. "This results in much colder weather than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Frost across many areas are expected, with temperatures dipping as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums staying in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked wind chill. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures."

Public health agencies have activated a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flooding may persist throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is effective from Monday morning until 8am next Friday, covering the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, North East, northwest, and Yorkshire region.