PICS: Clean-up underway at Durban coastline
Updated | By ECR Newswatch
A massive clean up operation is underway on the Durban beach front, after giant waves pummelled the promenade yesterday afternoon.
Restaurants on the beach have been adversely affected with some owners saying business operations have been severely interrupted.
The waves washed over the North Beach promenade - causing the closure of the beach to to bathers, and lifeguards.
It's believed the swells are a ripple effect of a tropical storm Cyclone Enawo, that landed in Madagascar last week.
ALSO READ: WATCH: Massive waves, cyclonic weather conditions cause closure of Durban beach
Videos of the crashing waves were circulated on social media - showing passers-by and bathers react in shock.
The owners - from eateries such as Wimpy and Mochachos - added that the damage is worth hundreds of thousands of rands.
EThekwini Municipality says they will continue to monitor the area as a precautionary measure.
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