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First responders are continuing their efforts to address widespread inundation caused by the recent severe weather.

A major incident was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were safely removed from flooded properties after torrential rain on the weekend.

On Sunday, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts across England. Water heights on the Monnow River exceeded all-time highs, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events.

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

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

As the storm system withdraws, a cold snap is expected to move across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest evening since spring, with temperatures plunging to -7C in a Scottish location.

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

"As the storm moves south, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This results in significantly chillier weather than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are expected, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daily maximums staying in single figures."

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

Public health agencies have issued a cold weather alert for several English regions from the start of the week, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flood risks may continue throughout the weekend.

The cold weather alert is in place from Monday morning until 8am next Friday, including the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.