Abstract:
Tisstudy explores the main elements causing fooding in Pakistan’s Swabi area and fnds that elevation, slope, precipitation, and
vicinity of rivers all play a major role in fooding occurrences. Low-lying areas, steeper slopes, intense monsoon rainfall, and
proximity to rivers increase vulnerability to foods. Additional factors such as curvature, normalized diference vegetation index
(NDVI), topographic wetness index (TWI), land use and land cover (LULC), and soil type exhibit comparatively less impact on
fooding. Teevaluation of food risk incorporates nine factors through the AHP procedure, assigning weights that emphasize the
importance of rainfall, slope, elevation, and distance to rivers using GIS software. Te resulting food hazard map categorizes the
region into high-, moderate-, low-, and very low-risk zones, with approximately 49.42% identifed as high food risk areas.
Evacuation planning designates secure zones, moderate-risk areas, and high-risk zones, emphasizing the need for fexible and
adaptable routes in response to evolving food scenarios. Te study’s comprehensive approach, integrating GIS and AHP, provides
valuable insights for efective food management in the Swabi district, despite limitations related to data quality. Te fndings
contribute to resolving fooding issues and ofer a foundation for coordinated actions by authorities and communities in food
prone areas.
