Observed at 01:45, Wednesday 2 April BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Nepal Time (Asia/Kathmandu, GMT+5:45) unless otherwise stated.

Former King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal received an enthusiastic welcome from supporters in Kathmandu, urging for the reinstatement of the monarchy amid political instability and economic dissatisfaction.

Nepal police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of people gathered in Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy, prompting authorities to impose a curfew in the area.