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

A major incident was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from flooded properties after torrential rain on Friday.

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

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

Data indicated that approximately twenty homes and businesses in England experienced flooding due to the storm, including some in Cumbria.

As the storm system withdraws, a cold snap is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential wintry precipitation.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest night since late March, with temperatures dropping to -7C in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will shift above-average November readings to lower figures across most of the UK, with Sunday's high at about 11C in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While the storm retreats, high pressure to the northwest will bring a chilly Arctic air across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring significantly chillier weather than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are expected, with temperatures falling as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daytime highs remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked chill factor. This represents a significant shift after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth."

Public health agencies have activated a cold weather alert for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flood risks may continue throughout the coming days.

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