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Emergency crews are still working to address widespread inundation triggered by the recent severe weather.

A major incident was announced in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where individuals were safely removed from flooded properties after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday, four severe alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts across England. River levels on the Monnow exceeded previous records, surpassing levels seen during past storms.

Homes, businesses, transport networks, and power grids all experienced damage from significant flooding in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

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

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible snow and ice.

Saturday night, the country experienced its coldest night since late March, with temperatures plunging to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A decline of around 5C will change unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"As the storm moves south, high pressure to the north-west will drive a chilly Arctic air across the country," a weather expert stated. "This results in significantly chillier conditions than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daytime highs staying in single figures."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant chill factor. This represents a significant shift after a extended period of unseasonable warmth."

Health authorities have issued a warning for low temperatures for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flood risks may persist throughout the weekend.

The low-temperature warning is in place from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, including the East Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire region.