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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent update to British nationals in Jamaica as the country braces itself for the effects of Hurricane Melissa.

The category five storm - the strongest for the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago - made landfall on Tuesday, expected to bring with it winds of up to 170 miles per hour, waves of up to 4 metres and around 1000 millimetres of rain.

On Monday, the reported 5,000 British holidaymakers and residents on the island were warned of "catastrophic flash floods and landslides".

The Jamaican government closed both of its international airports - Kingston and Montego Bay - until further notice and people have been advised to go to their nearest hurricane shelter .

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