Balaghat (MP), Sept 23: A high alert has been sounded following reported cracks in a dam near Balharpur in the district due to heavy rains. Collector Dr Rajesh Rajora, along with police superintendent and senior engineers have rushed to the area with police party to take appropriate steps to deal with the situation, sources said. Earlier, due to cracks, the Jamunia Dam in the district had caved in, leaving 1,000 persons in 14 villages homeless.

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