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First responders are continuing their efforts to address widespread flooding caused by the recent storm.

A significant emergency was declared in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from flooded homes after torrential rain on Friday.

On Sunday, four severe flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts across England. River levels on the Monnow River surpassed previous records, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and energy infrastructure 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, including some in Cumbria.

As the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to move across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential snow and ice.

Saturday night, the country experienced its chilliest night since late March, with mercury readings plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.

A decline of around 5C will change unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"As the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the country," a weather expert stated. "This will bring significantly chillier conditions than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a risk of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are expected, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

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

Public health agencies have issued a warning for low temperatures for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flooding may continue throughout the coming days.

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