Fujian, a coastal province in east China, has geared up for the approaching Tropical Cyclone Podul, guiding local fishermen and fishery vessels ashore to safe areas. Podul, the 11th Pacific storm of 2025, was formed early Friday over waters north of Guam in the western Pacific Ocean. According to China's meteorological department, Podul is moving westward and is expected to impact the coast of provinces in south China. According to forecasts from Fujian's meteorological authorities, winds in Fujian's fishing grounds and coastal waters will start to intensify on Wednesday under the influence of Typhoon Podul. Maximum winds in Minzhong Fishing Grounds, Minmnan Fishing Grounds, Taiwan Bank Fishing Grounds, and some coastal areas in central and southern Fujian can reach force 9 (20.8 to 24.4 meters per second) to force 11 (28.5 to 32.6 meters per second), with gusts reaching force 11 to 13 (37.0 to 41.4 meters per second), said the meteorological forecast. Fujian's floods control and drought relief department has mandated all vessels and people in relevant fishing grounds return to shelter and evacuate ashore by 20:00 Tuesday. In southern Fujian, the local coast guard department has activated its typhoon emergency response, deploying coast guard to fishing villages, docks and vessels, guiding people ashore for shelter. SHOTLIST: Fujian Province, east China - Aug 12, 2025 1. Aerial shot of fishing grounds; 2. Lighthouse; 3. Ship on water; 4. Coast guard giving reminder; 5. Aerial shot of fishing grounds; 6. Various of coast guard members talking with fisherman; 7. Ship on water; 8. Aerial shots of fishing grounds. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]