Travellers to Jamaica say neither government nor airlines raised concerns before the storm forced them into lockdown

Hurricane Melissa – latest updates

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

British nationals who travelled to Jamaica have expressed concern that no travel warnings were issued by the UK government, travel agents or airlines before Hurricane Melissa hit the Caribbean island.

The slow-moving category 5 hurricane made landfall on Tuesday, killing three people during storm preparations and bringing maximum sustained winds of 180mph. It has caused widespread devastation, with authorities ordering mandatory evacuations.