Durban Beach Alert: 22 Beaches Safe for Holiday Swimming Despite Rains
THE popular Golden Mile in Durban's beachfront was bursting at the seams bursts on Reconciliation Day as locals and holidaymakers descended on the beachfront. The eThekwini Municipality has announced that 22 beaches are open with the exception of Laguna Beach due to recent heavy rainfall. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are a popular time for beachgoers.
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The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that 22 beaches across Durban remain open and safe for swimming, despite recent heavy rains that affected parts of the city.
In a statement issued on New Year's Eve, the municipality said only Laguna Beach has been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to water quality concerns linked to recent rainfall.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are a popular time for beachgoers as they descend on different beaches that line the Durban coast, especially the popular beachfront as witnessed recently on Reconciliation Day holiday on December 16.
The crowds are a mixture of locals and holidaymakers.
The results of beach water quality that shows 22 beaches that are safe for swimming with only Laguna Beach closed after heavy rainfall.
Image: eThekwini Municipality
Municipal officials stressed that the closure is aimed at protecting public health and will remain in effect until water quality tests indicate that it is safe for recreational use.
“All other beaches, including those in the central, southern and northern regions of the city, are unaffected and remain open to the public,” the municipality said.
The City added that beach water quality samples are collected weekly, with results shared with the public as soon as they become available.
Residents and holidaymakers have been urged to stay informed by checking official updates before visiting beaches, especially following periods of heavy rain.
Further information on beach water quality and updates can be found on the eThekwini Municipality’s official website.
Durban has opened 22 beaches except for Laguna Beach which suffered from heavy rainfall
Image: eThekwini Municipality