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Emergency crews are still working to address extensive flooding caused by the passing severe weather.

A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged homes after torrential rain on Friday.

On Sunday morning, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. River levels on the Monnow River exceeded all-time highs, surpassing levels seen during past storms.

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

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England were flooded due to the storm, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible wintry precipitation.

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

A temperature drop of around 5C will change unseasonably warm November temperatures to lower figures across most of the UK, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This results in significantly chillier weather than recently, and, while generally drier, there is also a risk of wintry hazards. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daytime highs staying in single figures."

He added, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a significant chill factor. This marks a notable change after a extended period of above-average temperatures."

Public health agencies have issued a warning for low temperatures for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while environmental agencies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the weekend.

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