Thousands of holidaymakers have begun their journey home but the persistent rainfall  across the country could cause disruptions on roads and highways.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a 120-hour weather forecast warning of rainfall across the country starting Thursday (June 5) morning.

According to the forecast, parts of Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, and Sylhet divisions may experience temporary gusty winds accompanied by light to moderate rain or thundershowers. 

Some places in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions could also see similar weather. 

However, day and night temperatures are likely to remain largely unchanged.

The BMD said temperatures in Dhaka and surrounding districts could rise by 1°C to 3°C on Thursday.

Rain is expected to continue till Friday, although the overall intensity may weaken slightly, the department said, citing currently weak to moderate monsoon activity over the Bay of Bengal and less active conditions over Bangladesh.

On Friday, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds may occur at some places in all eight divisions, including Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet.

The BMD said light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at one or two

places over Chattogram, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions on the Eid day.

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

The same condition may prevail the following day. 

People could face discomfort due to rising temperatures, as both daytime and nighttime heat are expected to increase on Saturday.