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

A significant emergency was declared in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged properties after torrential rain on the weekend.

On Sunday, multiple major flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. Water heights on the Monnow River exceeded previous records, surpassing levels seen during past storms.

Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and power grids all suffered from significant flooding in parts of Wales, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that approximately twenty properties in parts of England were flooded due to the storm, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

As Storm Claudia moves away, a sharp temperature drop is expected to move across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and potential wintry precipitation.

Saturday night, the UK experienced its coldest night since late March, with temperatures plunging to -7C in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will shift above-average autumn temperatures to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at about 11C in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"While the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder weather than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daytime highs remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Combine this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill. This represents a notable change after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have issued 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 flood risks may continue throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is effective from Monday morning until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.