Seine waters rise around Zouave statue at the Pont d'Alma bridge As night falls, water in the Seine river is expected to reach its peak overnight Sunday to Monday. The river had risen another 9 centimetres (3.5 inches) in 24 hours by Sunday morning, more than four metres above its normal level, causing headaches for commuters as well as people living near its overflowing banks. IMAGES around Pont Alma bridge as night falls