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

A significant emergency was announced in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where individuals were safely removed from waterlogged homes after torrential rain on Friday.

On Sunday morning, four severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts across England. River levels on the Monnow River exceeded previous records, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events.

Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and power grids all suffered from major water inundation in parts of Wales, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that approximately twenty homes and businesses in England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

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

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

A temperature drop of around 5C will change unseasonably warm November readings to single digits across most of the UK, with Sunday's high reaching around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"As the storm retreats, high pressure to the north-west will drive a cold northerly flow across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder conditions than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with readings falling as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daytime highs remaining in single figures."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant chill factor. This marks a notable change after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth."

Public health agencies have activated a cold weather alert for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the weekend.

The cold weather alert is effective from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, covering the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire region.