đŸ”— Share this article Storm Claudia Impact: Clean-up Efforts Continue as Arctic Blast Looms Emergency crews are still working to manage extensive inundation triggered by the passing storm. A significant emergency was announced in the town of Monmouth, south-east Wales, where residents were rescued or evacuated from flooded homes after torrential rain on the weekend. On Sunday morning, multiple major alerts, warning of life-threatening conditions, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts in England. Water heights on the Monnow River surpassed all-time highs, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events. Residences, businesses, transportation systems, and power grids all suffered from significant flooding in parts of Wales, authorities confirmed. Vehicles partially covered in rising water in the town on the weekend. Data indicated that approximately twenty homes and businesses in parts of England experienced flooding due to the storm, including some in Cumbria. As the storm system moves away, a sharp temperature drop is forecast to move across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible snow and ice. Over the weekend, the country experienced its chilliest night since late March, with mercury readings plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location. A temperature drop of around 5C will shift unseasonably warm autumn readings to lower figures across most of the UK, with Sunday's high at about 11C in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning. "As the storm moves south, atmospheric pressure to the north-west will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This will bring much colder conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are expected, with readings falling as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums remaining in single figures." He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a significant wind chill. This marks a notable change after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures." Public health agencies 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 cold weather alert is effective from Monday morning until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire region.