India, Feb. 17 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to reopen 30 private Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants that were sealed earlier this month following the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the city.

In the first week of February, the PMC shut down these RO plants, which supplied water to Kirkatwadi, Khadakwasla, Nandoshi, Dhayari, Nanded village, and surrounding areas along Sinhgad Road. The move came after these areas were identified as the epicenter of the outbreak, raising concerns about water safety.

After nearly two weeks, the civic body has now permitted these plants to resume operations, provided they meet the required safety norms. On Monday, Additional Municipal Commissioner B.P. Prithviraj issued an order...