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First responders are continuing their efforts to address widespread flooding triggered by the passing severe weather.

A major incident was announced in the town of 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 dozens of alerts across England. Water heights on the Monnow River exceeded all-time highs, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events.

Residences, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from major water inundation in parts of Wales, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 properties in England were flooded due to the storm, such as properties in Cumbria.

As the storm system withdraws, a cold snap is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its chilliest night since late March, with mercury readings dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A decline of around 5C will shift unseasonably warm autumn readings to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at about 11C in south-east England before further cooling at the start of the week.

"While the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This results in significantly chillier conditions than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums staying in single figures."

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

Public health agencies have issued a warning for low temperatures for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday, while flood management bodies have warned that flood risks may continue throughout the coming days.

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