Hurricane Melissa weakens to Category 4 as hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans without power

"Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica. Strong winds and heavy rain pose a severe threat. I strongly advise all Irish citizens in the region to seek appropriate shelter and to closely follow the advice of Jamaican authorities."

"The Jamaican authorities have also warned that heavy rainfall caused by the hurricane is also expected to cause serious flash flooding and landslides, even after the hurricane has passed."

"The Embassy of Ireland to Canada, is accredited to Jamaica. My officials in Dublin and Ottawa, as well as Ireland's Honorary Consul in Kingston are monitoring this evolving situation closely. We stand ready to provide consular assistance to any Irish people impacted. If you require consular assistance contact [phone]."

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that pose a severe threat. Irish citizens in the region are advised to seek appropriate shelter and to closely follow the advice of Jamaican authorities. Jamaican authorities warn that heavy rainfall could cause serious flash flooding and landslides, including after the hurricane passes. The Embassy of Ireland to Canada is accredited to Jamaica and officials in Dublin, Ottawa, and Ireland's Honorary Consul in Kingston are monitoring the situation closely. Consular assistance is available for affected Irish people; contact [phone] for help.

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