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First responders are continuing their efforts to manage extensive flooding caused by the recent storm.

A major incident was announced 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 flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts in England. Water heights on the Monnow exceeded previous records, topping levels recorded during past storms.

Residences, commercial properties, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that approximately twenty properties in England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, including some in Cumbria.

As the storm system moves away, a sharp temperature drop is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and potential wintry precipitation.

Saturday night, the country experienced its chilliest 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 Sunday's high reaching around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"While the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a chilly Arctic air across the country," a weather expert stated. "This results in significantly chillier conditions than recently, and, while generally drier, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are expected, with readings falling as low as -7C in some places next week, and daytime highs remaining in single figures."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant wind chill. This marks a notable change after a extended period of unseasonable warmth."

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