The Guyana Government is monitoring developments with Hurricane Melissa, which has strengthened into a Category 4 storm earlier today and is expected to bring significant rain, wind and flooding threats to the eastern Caribbean.
With the hurricane fast approaching Jamaica, where a number of Guyanese students are studying, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it is closely monitoring the situation.
Moreover, it was noted that Government officials have been in direct contact with both Government and emergency services officials in Jamaica as the Hurricane approaches the Island.
President Ali, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has directed the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to be mobilised should any assistance be required.
“The Jamaican government has been informed of Guyana’s willingness to assist should it be required,” the Foreign Ministry noted.
Students in need of more information can contact the Permanent Secretary at: 592 ±592 611 0345 or email:ps@minfor.gov.gy.
According to international and regional reports, Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 storm this morning and has the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm by tonight.
The United States National Hurricane Center said this could see torrential rain and catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica. The NHC said a Hurricane Warning was in effect for Jamaica as of earlier today.
Meanwhile, Jamaican officials have already issued dire warnings since Saturday as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island and is poised to become the strongest storm ever recorded there.
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