Durban beaches closed after heavy rains
Swimming is as a result prohibited as the risk of shark attacks might increase.
IN the interest of safety for residents and tourists, northern and southern beaches have been closed following heavy downpours in the past two days, resulting in murky sea waters. Central beaches have not been affected and remain open.
Swimming is as a result prohibited at the aforementioned beaches as the risk of shark attacks might increase.
“Beachgoers are therefore urged to heed this warning unwaveringly. Residents can still enjoy other activities along the beach such as jogging on the sand, walking, running, yoga and other healthy lifestyle exercises,” said the municipality’s spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela.
“Lifeguards are on-site to monitor and ensure there are no drownings on the beaches that are open. Law enforcement are doing regular patrols to ensure this warning is not disregarded,” added Mayisela.
He added that residents will be notified when it is safe to bathe and cautioned that the country is still under level 1 lockdown and advised to permanently adhere to lockdown regulations.
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