, March 14 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast a rise in rainfall in parts of Bangladesh after March 18 which could disrupt travel and outdoor activities during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr.

According to the Met office bulletin issued on Saturday, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning are likely at a few places in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Rajshahi , Rangpur , Dhaka , Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Isolated hailstorms may also occur in some areas.

The forecast, valid for the next 24 hours from 9 am Saturday.

Besides, day and night temperatures across the country may fall slightly.

It said a trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal an...