🔗 Share this article Severe Weather System Claudia's Aftermath: Clean-up Operations Continue as Arctic Blast Approaches First responders are still working to address extensive inundation caused by the recent storm. A major incident was announced in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from flooded homes after heavy downpours 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 exceeded previous records, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events. Residences, businesses, 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. Data indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in England were flooded due to the severe conditions, such as properties in the Cumbria region. As the storm system withdraws, a sharp temperature drop is expected to move across the United Kingdom, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential snow and ice. Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest night since spring, with temperatures dropping to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location. A decline of approximately five degrees will change above-average autumn readings to lower figures nationwide, with Sunday's high at around 11 degrees in south-east England before becoming colder at the week's beginning. "While Storm Claudia moves south, high pressure to the north-west will drive a chilly Arctic air across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring significantly chillier conditions than lately, and, while generally drier, there is also a risk of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are expected, with temperatures falling as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums remaining in the single digits." He added, "Combine this with a chilly northern breeze, and there will be a marked wind chill. This marks a significant shift after a extended period of unseasonable warmth." Health authorities have activated a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flood risks may persist throughout the coming days. The cold weather alert is effective from 8am Monday until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.