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Emergency crews are still working to manage widespread flooding triggered by the recent severe weather.

A major incident was declared in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were safely removed from waterlogged homes after heavy downpours 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 recorded during previous severe weather events.

Residences, businesses, transportation systems, and energy infrastructure all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in parts of England experienced flooding due to the storm, such as properties in Cumbria.

As Storm Claudia withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential snow and ice.

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

A decline of approximately five degrees will change unseasonably warm November temperatures to single digits across most of the UK, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching around 11 degrees in the southeastern region before becoming colder at the start of the week.

"As the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a chilly Arctic air across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring significantly chillier conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Widespread frosts are expected, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in some places next week, and daytime highs remaining in single figures."

He added, "Couple this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant chill factor. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth."

Health authorities have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from Monday, while flood management bodies have cautioned that flood risks may persist throughout the coming days.

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