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First responders are continuing their efforts to manage widespread flooding triggered by the passing storm.

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

On Sunday morning, four severe alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. River levels on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Homes, businesses, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all suffered from significant flooding in parts of Wales, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England were flooded due to the storm, including some in the Cumbria region.

As Storm Claudia moves away, a cold snap is forecast to move across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible snow and ice.

Saturday night, the country experienced its coldest night since spring, with mercury readings dropping to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location.

A temperature drop of around 5C will change unseasonably warm autumn readings to single digits nationwide, with Sunday's high at about 11C in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"While the storm moves south, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a chilly Arctic air across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring much colder weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are expected, with temperatures dipping as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums staying in single figures."

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

Health authorities have activated a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flood risks may continue throughout the coming days.

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