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Emergency crews are still working to address widespread inundation triggered by the passing storm.

A major incident was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from flooded homes after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday morning, multiple major flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. Water heights on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, surpassing levels seen during past storms.

Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and power grids all experienced damage from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that approximately twenty 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 forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and potential wintry precipitation.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest evening since spring, with mercury readings plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will shift unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at about 11C in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, high pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This results in significantly chillier weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures."

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

Public health agencies have activated a cold weather alert for several English regions from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flooding may continue throughout the weekend.

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