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First responders are continuing their efforts to manage extensive flooding triggered by the passing storm.

A significant emergency was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were safely removed from flooded homes after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday morning, multiple major alerts, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. Water heights on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, surpassing levels recorded during previous severe weather events.

Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England were flooded due to the storm, such as properties in Cumbria.

As the storm system withdraws, a cold snap is forecast to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation.

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

A temperature drop of around 5C will shift above-average autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with Sunday's high reaching about 11C in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"While the storm retreats, high pressure to the northwest will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as -7C in some places next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill. This marks a notable change 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 flood management bodies have cautioned that flood risks may continue throughout the weekend.

The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, including the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.