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The Weather Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy weather in most of the places across the country today. 

The country has a monsoon effect now. 

The low pressure belt of monsoon is currently towards south of its average range. 

Some places in Khoshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces are witnessing rainfall at present. 

The rainfall may trigger landslides and debris flow along with floods in the streams, the weather service made aware.

The Nepal Army (NA) has informed that NA and other security agencies were working actively round-the-clock for the peace and security. It urged all Nepali citizens to stay aware and vigilant against untoward activities.

Issuing a notice, the NA Public Relations and Information Directorate has requested one and all to exchange the information on any untoward incidents, thereby keeping the neighbourhood safe.

If any unruly elements are found in loot, arson and damages, challenging security and unleashing violence, the people are requested to send information at 986302929.

Moreover, the Directorate said some unruly elements had spread misleading and exaggerated posts on social networks, creating panic. All sides' cooperation is essential to curb it, it said, adding the need of spreading only the right information. 

The Nepal Army (NA) arrested 21 persons involved in a looting spree in different parts of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur districts last night.

They were involved in the wrongdoing, taking advantage of the adverse situation, NA said. 

The Public Relations and Information Directorate of the Nepali Army said that 21 persons were held while looting properties at the Boudha area and Hotel Hyatt of Kathmandu, and at Bhatbhateni Supermarket of Radheradhe, Bhaktapur. 

Similarly, five others were held for their involvement in the heist at Rastriya Banijya Bank at New Baneshwor. 

The Nepal Police has appealed to all Nepalis for their support and cooperation to establish the rule of law, and requested for the welfare of the State. 

Issuing a press note on Tuesday night, the Nepal Police said it was aggrieved with incidents that occurred during the peaceful protests organized at the call of Gen Z on Monday.  

"At such an hour of grief, all police persons and Nepali brothers and sisters should be committed to the nation, national security and welfare by reducing crimes," the statement read.

The statement issued by the secretariat of the Inspector General of Nepal Police further reminded that an irreparable loss was caused during the protest and the Nepal Police was for peaceful collaboration with citizens to prevent further worsening. 

Restoration of public peace, and law and order is essential for the rescue and treatment of the injured ones and prevention of further loss and damage, the police added, seeking public support at such hours of grief.