This study assesses flood vulnerability in the flood-prone area of Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, using a novel framework that integrates the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The study evaluates flood vulnerability based on four key indicators: population density, average land GDP, distance to rivers, and land use and cover (LULC). The AHP technique was used to prioritize these indicators, while GIS was employed to create vulnerability maps that highlight areas at high risk of flooding. The results show that over 60% of the area is arable land, making it highly susceptible to flooding. The study also reveals that the most vulnerable areas are those with high population density and proximity to rivers, which are often located in flood-prone regions. The findings indicate that the region is highly vulnerable to flooding, with significant exposure to flood hazards. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the selected indicators, evaluation methods, and results, offering valuable insights for flood risk management. The study also highlights the importance of land use planning, infrastructure development, and community preparedness in mitigating flood risks. The results suggest that the area is highly vulnerable to flooding, with a significant portion of the population and land use being at risk. The study recommends that local authorities and stakeholders implement measures to reduce flood vulnerability, including improving land use planning, enhancing infrastructure, and increasing community awareness and preparedness. The study also emphasizes the need for effective flood risk management strategies to protect the population and infrastructure in the region. The findings of this study can serve as a basis for developing flood risk management plans and policies in the area. The study concludes that the region is highly vulnerable to flooding, and that effective measures must be taken to mitigate the risks and protect the population and infrastructure. The study also highlights the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and international organizations, in addressing the challenges of flood vulnerability in the region. The study provides a valuable contribution to the field of flood vulnerability assessment, offering a new framework for assessing and managing flood risks in flood-prone areas. The study also underscores the need for continued research and monitoring to better understand and address the challenges of flood vulnerability in the region.This study assesses flood vulnerability in the flood-prone area of Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, using a novel framework that integrates the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The study evaluates flood vulnerability based on four key indicators: population density, average land GDP, distance to rivers, and land use and cover (LULC). The AHP technique was used to prioritize these indicators, while GIS was employed to create vulnerability maps that highlight areas at high risk of flooding. The results show that over 60% of the area is arable land, making it highly susceptible to flooding. The study also reveals that the most vulnerable areas are those with high population density and proximity to rivers, which are often located in flood-prone regions. The findings indicate that the region is highly vulnerable to flooding, with significant exposure to flood hazards. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the selected indicators, evaluation methods, and results, offering valuable insights for flood risk management. The study also highlights the importance of land use planning, infrastructure development, and community preparedness in mitigating flood risks. The results suggest that the area is highly vulnerable to flooding, with a significant portion of the population and land use being at risk. The study recommends that local authorities and stakeholders implement measures to reduce flood vulnerability, including improving land use planning, enhancing infrastructure, and increasing community awareness and preparedness. The study also emphasizes the need for effective flood risk management strategies to protect the population and infrastructure in the region. The findings of this study can serve as a basis for developing flood risk management plans and policies in the area. The study concludes that the region is highly vulnerable to flooding, and that effective measures must be taken to mitigate the risks and protect the population and infrastructure. The study also highlights the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and international organizations, in addressing the challenges of flood vulnerability in the region. The study provides a valuable contribution to the field of flood vulnerability assessment, offering a new framework for assessing and managing flood risks in flood-prone areas. The study also underscores the need for continued research and monitoring to better understand and address the challenges of flood vulnerability in the region.