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Emergency crews are still working to manage extensive inundation caused by the passing storm.

A major incident was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were safely removed from waterlogged homes after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday morning, four severe alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. River levels on the Monnow surpassed previous records, topping levels recorded during past storms.

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

Reports 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 forecast to move across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its chilliest evening since late March, with temperatures dropping to -7C in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of around 5C will change above-average November readings to single digits across most of the UK, with peak temperatures on Sunday at around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"As the storm retreats, high pressure to the northwest will bring a chilly Arctic air across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder weather than recently, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential 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, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a significant chill factor. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth."

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

The low-temperature warning is effective from 8am Monday until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire region.