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First responders are continuing their efforts to manage widespread inundation caused by the passing storm.

A significant emergency was declared in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from flooded properties after torrential rain on Friday.

On Sunday morning, multiple major flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. River levels on the Monnow River exceeded previous records, surpassing levels seen during past storms.

Homes, commercial properties, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all suffered from major water inundation in parts of Wales, authorities confirmed.

Data indicated that approximately twenty homes and businesses in England were flooded due to the severe conditions, including some in the Cumbria region.

As the storm system moves away, a cold snap is forecast to move across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible wintry precipitation.

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

A decline of approximately five degrees will change unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to single digits nationwide, with Sunday's high at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will bring a cold northerly flow across the country," a weather expert stated. "This will bring much colder weather than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a risk of wintry hazards. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked chill factor. This represents a notable change after a extended period of above-average temperatures."

Health authorities have issued a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from the start of the week, while flood management bodies have warned that flood risks may persist throughout the coming days.

The low-temperature warning is effective from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, covering the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.