🔗 Share this article Severe Weather System Claudia's Impact: Recovery Efforts Persist as Arctic Blast Looms First responders are continuing their efforts to address widespread inundation triggered by the recent severe weather. A major incident was declared in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where individuals were rescued or evacuated from waterlogged properties after torrential rain on Friday. On Sunday morning, multiple major alerts, indicating a danger to life, remained active, alongside dozens of alerts in England. Water heights on the Monnow surpassed all-time highs, topping levels seen during previous severe weather events. Residences, businesses, transport networks, and power grids all suffered from major water inundation in Welsh regions, officials confirmed. Cars partially covered in rising water in the town on Saturday. Reports indicated that approximately twenty homes and businesses in England were flooded due to the storm, such as properties in Cumbria. As the storm system withdraws, a cold snap is forecast to move across the UK, bringing sub-zero conditions and possible wintry precipitation. Saturday night, the UK experienced its chilliest evening since late March, with mercury readings plunging to minus seven degrees Celsius in a Scottish location. A decline of approximately five degrees will change 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 start of the week. "As Storm Claudia retreats, atmospheric pressure to the northwest will drive a chilly Arctic air across the country," a meteorologist stated. "This will bring much colder weather than recently, and, while generally drier, there is also a potential of wintry hazards. Frost across many areas are anticipated, with temperatures falling as low as -7C in some places next week, and daytime highs staying in single figures." He added, "Combine this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a significant chill factor. This marks a significant shift after a prolonged spell of unseasonable warmth." Health authorities have activated a warning for low temperatures for several English regions from the start of the week, while environmental agencies have warned that flood risks may persist throughout the weekend. The cold weather alert is in place from 8am Monday until 8am next Friday, covering the eastern Midlands, West Midlands, northeast, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.