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Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to manage extensive inundation triggered by the passing storm.

A major incident was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were safely removed from waterlogged homes after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday, multiple major flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings in England. River levels on the Monnow River surpassed previous records, surpassing levels seen during past storms.

Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and power grids all experienced damage from significant flooding in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 properties in parts of England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

As the storm system moves away, a cold snap is forecast to move across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and potential snow and ice.

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

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

"While the storm retreats, high pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring much colder weather than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daytime highs staying 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 extended period of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have issued a cold weather alert for several English regions from the start of the week, while environmental agencies have warned that flood risks may continue throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until Friday morning, including the East Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire region.