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First responders are still working to address extensive inundation triggered by the passing storm.

A major incident was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were safely removed from waterlogged properties after heavy downpours on Friday.

On Sunday morning, four severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. Water heights on the Monnow River exceeded all-time highs, topping levels seen during past storms.

Homes, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, including some in the Cumbria region.

As the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice.

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

A decline of approximately five degrees will shift unseasonably warm November temperatures to lower figures across most of the UK, with Sunday's high at around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the week's beginning.

"While the storm retreats, high pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This results in much colder weather than recently, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as -7C in some places next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits."

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

Public health agencies have issued a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from the start of the week, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flood risks may continue throughout the weekend.

The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, covering the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire region.