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Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to manage extensive flooding triggered by the recent severe weather.

A significant emergency was announced in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were safely removed from flooded properties after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday, four severe alerts, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts across England. Water heights on the Monnow exceeded previous records, surpassing levels recorded during past storms.

Homes, businesses, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in England experienced flooding due to the storm, such as properties in the Cumbria region.

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a cold snap is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and potential snow and ice.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest night since spring, with temperatures dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A decline of around 5C will shift unseasonably warm autumn readings to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before further cooling at the start of the week.

"While the storm moves south, high pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This results in much colder conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are expected, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant chill factor. This marks a significant shift after a extended period of above-average temperatures."

Public health agencies have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from Monday, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flood risks may persist throughout the coming days.

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