🔗 Share this article

First responders are continuing their efforts to manage widespread flooding triggered by the recent severe weather.

A major incident was announced in Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were safely removed from flooded homes after heavy downpours on the weekend.

On Sunday, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, were still in effect, alongside 41 flood warnings across England. River levels on the Monnow surpassed all-time highs, surpassing levels seen during previous severe weather events.

Residences, commercial properties, transportation systems, and energy infrastructure all experienced damage from significant flooding in Welsh regions, officials confirmed.

Reports indicated that around 20 homes and businesses in England experienced flooding due to the storm, including some in Cumbria.

As the storm system moves away, a cold snap is forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and potential wintry precipitation.

Over the weekend, the UK experienced its coldest night since spring, with temperatures plunging to -7C in a Scottish location.

A decline of around 5C will shift unseasonably warm November temperatures to lower figures nationwide, with peak temperatures on Sunday reaching around 11 degrees in south-east England before further cooling at the week's beginning.

"As the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will bring a cold northerly flow across the country," a weather expert stated. "This results in much colder conditions than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures dipping as low as minus seven in some places next week, and daily maximums staying in the single digits."

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."

Health authorities have activated a warning for low temperatures for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday, while environmental agencies have cautioned that flood risks may persist throughout the coming days.

The cold weather alert is in place from Monday morning until Friday morning, covering the East Midlands, western Midlands, North East, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.