Today's Top 3 News: Grand Canyon Flash Flood, Who Is Jelena Djokovic?

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August 31, 2026 | 06:35 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, August 31, 2026. Here are the highlights: Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves 15 Missing, 60 Evacuated; Who Is Jelena Djokovic? Facts About Novak Djokovic's Wife; and Mount Merapi Hot Clouds and Smoke Unrelated to Forest Fires.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves 15 Missing, 60 Evacuated

At least 15 people are feared missing after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States, forcing the evacuation of more than 60 people and damaging infrastructure in the national park.

According to the National Park Service, 62 people were evacuated from the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas after the flooding struck Saturday afternoon. The floodwaters swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River. Click here for detailed report.

2. Who Is Jelena Djokovic? Facts About Novak Djokovic's Wife

Novak Djokovic may be one of the most celebrated tennis players of all time, but behind his remarkable career is a woman who has been by his side long before the trophies, records and global fame. Jelena Djokovic has grown with him from their teenage years in Serbia into a wife, mother, entrepreneur and philanthropist with a career of her own.

So, who is Jelena Djokovic, the woman frequently seen supporting the Serbian tennis star from the stands? From their high school romance and 2014 wedding to her work in business and early childhood education, find out here to know about Novak Djokovic's wife.

3. Mount Merapi Hot Clouds and Smoke Unrelated to Forest Fires

News about the forest fires in the Mount Merapi area circulated on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Mount Merapi National Park Office (BTNGM) confirmed that the information has been followed up with monitoring at several locations.

Heri Wibowo, the head of the Mount Merapi National Park Office, stated that park officers checked reports from the public regarding suspected fires in the park area. According to the monitoring results, there were no active fires. Read here for the complete news.

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