The floodwaters peaked at 5.84 meters (19 feet), not quite reaching the 2016 high of 6.1 meters (19.5 feet), when the authorities were forces to close the Louvre Museum for four days, according to the Vigicrues flood agency.
This highest level, measured at the reference station of the Austerlitz Bridge in Paris, remained unchanged from Sunday to Monday, AFP reported.
More favorable weather is expected this week, but even once the water levels start to recede, forecasters and officials say it will be a slow process, as much of northern France remains waterlogged.
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