The Westchester County Health Department has closed several Hudson Valley beaches due to heavy rains, citing high levels of harmful bacteria in the water.

The affected beaches include:

Playland Park and Croton Point are open.

Health officials say the rains cause runoff from stormwater drains and sewers, contaminating the water with harmful bacteria. The department's beach surveillance program will continue to monitor the water quality, and the beaches will reopen when safe levels are reached.