Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in Islamabad and its surrounding areas, while most other parts of the country are expected to experience dry weather.

According to the department, there is a 30 percent chance of rain in Islamabad. The minimum temperature is expected to remain at 13°C, while the maximum temperature may reach 30°C.

The weather forecast indicates that the sky is likely to remain partly cloudy in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is also expected at a few places in upper Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Meanwhile, dry weather is expected to prevail in other parts of the country.