Paris (CNN) Paris was on flood alert throughout the weekend after the swollen Seine burst its banks, leaving streets flooded and forcing parts of the lower level of the famous Louvre Museum to close.

On Sunday, water levels were holding at 5.87 meters (just over 19 feet), according to CNN Meteorologist Gene Norman, and were expected to peak later in the evening around 6 meters (about 19.5 feet).

The river overflowed in some places this week when water levels reached just over 5 meters (nearly 17 feet).

Paris Police previously said the Seine was forecast to reach 5.95 meters (nearly 20 feet) overnight from Sunday into Monday. That's lower than the last serious flooding in June 2016 when water levels reached 6.1 meters (about 20 feet) and riverside museums were forced to move artwork from their basements.

There had previously been fears the water would peak at 6.2 meters (more than 20 feet) on Saturday, but the French meteorological service, Meteo France, said it was unlikely after the rain stopped Friday.

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