🔗 Share this article Storm Claudia Aftermath: Recovery Operations Persist as Cold Snap Looms Emergency crews are continuing their efforts to manage widespread flooding caused by the recent severe weather. A significant emergency was announced in the town of Monmouth, southeastern Wales, where individuals were safely removed from flooded homes after heavy downpours on Friday. On Sunday morning, four severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, were still in effect, alongside dozens of alerts across England. River levels on the Monnow exceeded all-time highs, topping levels recorded during previous severe weather events. Residences, commercial properties, transport networks, and power grids all suffered from significant flooding in Welsh regions, authorities confirmed. Cars left partly submerged in flood water in the town on Saturday. Reports indicated that approximately twenty properties in parts of England experienced flooding due to the severe conditions, including some in Cumbria. As Storm Claudia withdraws, a cold snap is expected to move across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and potential snow and ice. Over the weekend, the country experienced its coldest night since spring, with temperatures dropping to -7C in a Scottish location. A temperature drop of approximately five degrees will change above-average November temperatures to single digits nationwide, with Sunday's high reaching about 11C in south-east England before becoming colder at the start of the week. "As the storm retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will bring a cold northerly flow across the UK," a weather expert stated. "This results in significantly chillier weather than lately, and, though mostly dry, there is also a potential of snow and ice. Widespread frosts are anticipated, with readings dipping as low as -7C in certain locations next week, and daytime highs remaining in single figures." He added, "Combine this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill. This marks a significant shift after a extended period of unseasonable warmth." Public health agencies have issued a cold weather alert for several English regions from Monday, while environmental agencies have warned that flooding may persist throughout the weekend. The cold weather alert is effective from 8am Monday until Friday morning, including the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, North East, northwest, and Yorkshire and The Humber.