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First responders are still working to address widespread flooding caused by the passing storm.

A significant emergency was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged properties after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday morning, four severe flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. River levels on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, surpassing levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Residences, businesses, transportation systems, and energy infrastructure all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 properties in England were flooded due to the severe conditions, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to move across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its chilliest night since spring, with mercury readings plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A decline of approximately five degrees will change unseasonably warm autumn readings to lower figures across most of the UK, with Sunday's high at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a chilly Arctic air across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This results in significantly chillier weather than recently, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums staying in single figures."

He added, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill. This marks a significant shift after a extended period of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have activated a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have warned that flood risks may continue throughout the weekend.

The low-temperature warning is effective from Monday morning until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.