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First responders are still working to manage widespread inundation triggered by the recent storm.

A major incident was declared in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged homes after heavy downpours on Friday.

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

Residences, businesses, transport networks, and power grids all experienced damage from significant flooding in parts of Wales, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 properties in parts of England were flooded due to the severe conditions, including some in Cumbria.

As the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Saturday night, the UK experienced its coldest night since spring, with mercury readings plunging to -7C in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of around 5C will change above-average autumn readings to lower figures across most of the UK, with Sunday's high reaching around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the start of the week.

"As the storm retreats, high pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring significantly chillier conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as -7C in some places next week, and daytime highs remaining in single figures."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant chill factor. This represents a notable change after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have activated a cold weather alert for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flooding may continue throughout the coming days.

The low-temperature warning is in place from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, covering the East Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.