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

A significant emergency was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged properties after torrential rain on the weekend.

On Sunday, four severe alerts, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts in England. River levels on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, surpassing levels seen during previous severe weather events.

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

Reports indicated that around 20 properties in parts of England were flooded due to the severe conditions, including some in the Cumbria region.

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

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

A decline of approximately five degrees will shift above-average autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with Sunday's high at about 11C in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"While Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring much colder weather than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are expected, with readings falling as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a significant chill factor. This represents a significant shift after a extended period of unseasonable warmth."

Public health agencies have issued a cold weather alert for parts of the Midlands and northern England from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flood risks may continue throughout the weekend.

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