The Only BEACHES open for swimming in Durban

Several beaches in Ethekwini Municipality remain closed, including swimming pools due to the recent devastating storm.

HEAVY RAINS SHUTDOWN BEACHES IN DURBAN INDEFINITELY

In a statement, the Metro said it wishes to inform the public that all beaches in the north and some in the southern region are closed until further notice.

“Only Umgababa Beach remains open in the south region.” – EThekwini

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“The closure of these beaches is due to damage caused by heavy rains on 13 January, which affected beach water quality in these regions. The heavy rain resulted in logs and other debris being washed into rivers and the sea. This has rendered beaches unsafe for swimming,” the metro explained.

WHAT TO DO IN ETHEKWINI CURRENTLY

According to Ethekwini, all central beaches remain open and are safe for swimming and other water-related activities.

“All water activities are prohibited in the beaches located in the regions mentioned above. However, residents can still enjoy other activities along the beach that do not require coming into contact with seawater,” the city cautioned.

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SWIMMING POOL CLOSURE OUTLINED

Meanwhile, Ethekwini Municipality also announced the immediate closure of the City’s swimming pools due to damage caused by the heavy rains as well.

Infrastructure at some of the swimming pools was damaged, which affected the water quality. Municipal staff are attending to the damages.

The following swimming pools are closed:

• Pipeline
• Inyoni
• Arena Park
• KwaMashu G
• South Beach Paddling

“The public will be informed once the pools reopen. The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused,” the Metro concluded.

This is a developing story.

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