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Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to address widespread inundation caused by the recent storm.

A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where individuals were safely removed from flooded properties 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 surpassed all-time highs, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events.

Homes, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from major water inundation in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England experienced flooding due to the storm, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

As the storm system withdraws, a cold snap is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible wintry precipitation.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its coldest evening since late March, with mercury readings dropping to minus seven degrees Celsius in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will shift unseasonably warm November temperatures to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching about 11C in the southeastern region before further cooling at the start of the week.

"As the storm retreats, high pressure to the north-west will bring a chilly Arctic air across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are expected, with readings falling as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked chill factor. This marks a significant shift after a extended period of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have issued a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is effective from 8am Monday until Friday morning, covering the East Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.