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

A major incident was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from flooded properties after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts across England. River levels on the Monnow River surpassed all-time highs, topping levels seen during past storms.

Homes, businesses, transportation systems, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from major water inundation in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, including some in Cumbria.

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a cold snap is expected to move across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Saturday night, the country experienced its chilliest evening since late March, with temperatures dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will change above-average autumn temperatures to single digits across most of the UK, with Sunday's high at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"While the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring significantly chillier conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are expected, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures."

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

Public health agencies have issued a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while flood management bodies have warned that flood risks may continue throughout the coming days.

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