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First responders are still working to manage widespread inundation caused by the recent storm.

A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged properties after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday, four severe flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts in England. Water heights on the Monnow River exceeded all-time highs, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events.

Homes, commercial properties, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all suffered from major water inundation in parts of Wales, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 properties in England were flooded due to the severe conditions, such as properties in Cumbria.

As the storm system moves away, a cold snap is expected to sweep across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its coldest evening since late March, with temperatures plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of around 5C will shift above-average November temperatures to single digits across most of the UK, with Sunday's high at about 11C in the southeastern region before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"As the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This results in much colder conditions than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are expected, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daytime highs remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked chill factor. This represents a notable change after a extended period of unseasonable warmth."

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 persist throughout the weekend.

The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until Friday morning, covering the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire region.