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Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to address widespread flooding triggered by the passing storm.

A significant emergency was declared in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were safely removed from flooded homes after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday, multiple major flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts across England. River levels on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, topping levels recorded during past storms.

Residences, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all experienced damage from significant flooding in parts of Wales, 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 the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to move across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation.

Over the weekend, the country experienced its coldest night since late March, with temperatures plunging to -7C in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will change unseasonably warm November temperatures to single digits nationwide, with Sunday's high at about 11C in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While the storm moves south, high pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This results in much colder conditions than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums staying in the single digits."

He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked chill factor. This represents 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 the start of the week, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flood risks may persist throughout the weekend.

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