đź”— Share this article Storm Claudia Impact: Clean-up Operations Persist as Arctic Blast Looms Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to address widespread inundation caused by the passing severe weather. A significant emergency was announced in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were safely removed from flooded properties after torrential rain on Friday. On Sunday, multiple major alerts, warning of life-threatening conditions, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. River levels on the Monnow River surpassed previous records, surpassing levels seen during previous severe weather events. Homes, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed. Cars partially covered in rising water in the town on Saturday. Reports indicated that approximately twenty homes and businesses in parts of England were flooded due to the storm, such as properties in Cumbria. As the storm system moves away, a sharp temperature drop is expected to sweep across the United Kingdom, bringing freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation. Saturday night, the UK experienced its chilliest night since spring, with mercury readings plunging to -7C in a Scottish location. A decline of approximately five degrees will change unseasonably warm November temperatures to lower figures across most of the UK, with peak temperatures on Sunday at about 11C in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week. "While Storm Claudia moves south, high pressure to the northwest will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a meteorologist stated. "This results in much colder conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as minus seven in certain locations next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures." He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked chill factor. This represents a notable change after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures." Health authorities have activated a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flooding may persist throughout the coming days. The low-temperature warning is in place from Monday morning until 8am next Friday, including the eastern Midlands, western Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire region.