The federal government is advising Canadians to avoid travelling to certain parts of the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa rips through the region.

The Category 5 storm left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, knocking out power and forcing residents from their homes in inundated towns.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said in a statement Wednesday that it isn’t aware of any Canadians killed in the storm, but it issued updated travel advisories for the region.

Canadians should avoid all travel to Jamaica, Haiti and the eastern regions of Cuba, GAC’s news release said. That advisory had previously been in place for Haiti due to the threat of kidnappings and violence.

In addition, travellers are recommended to avoid all non-essential travel to the

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