TAIWAN suffered flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and damage to homes and shops today after the devastating Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island.

The storm swept up the western Pacific, leaving 22 people dead in the Philippines from flooding and landslides, and three in Taiwan, with more than 220 reported injured.

Offices and schools in Taiwan were closed for the second consecutive day and people were urged to stay home and away from the coastline.