đź”— Share this article Storm Claudia's Impact: Recovery Efforts Persist as Cold Snap Approaches Emergency crews are still working to manage extensive flooding triggered by the recent severe weather. A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from flooded properties after heavy downpours on the weekend. On Sunday, multiple major flood warnings, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. River levels on the Monnow River exceeded previous records, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events. Homes, commercial properties, transport networks, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from major water inundation in Welsh regions, officials confirmed. Vehicles partially covered in flood water in Monmouth on Saturday. Reports indicated that approximately twenty properties in England were flooded due to the severe conditions, including some in the Cumbria region. As Storm Claudia moves away, a cold snap is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice. Saturday night, the UK experienced its chilliest night since spring, with mercury readings plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location. A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will shift unseasonably warm autumn temperatures to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday at around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the start of the week. "As Storm Claudia moves south, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the country," a weather expert stated. "This will bring significantly chillier weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are expected, with readings dipping as low as -7C in some places next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures." He added, "Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a significant wind chill. This marks a notable change after a extended period of above-average temperatures." Public health agencies have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have warned that flood risks may persist throughout the weekend. The cold weather alert is effective from 8am Monday until Friday morning, covering the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, North East, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.