what is mahawat in terms geography. Share with your friends Share 5 Charu answered this Mahawat refers to small amount of winter rainfall due to western and north western cyclonic disturbances. 47 View Full Answer Sana answered this HI,MAHAWAT IS THE TERM GIVEN TO WINTER RAINFALL CAUSED DUE TO CYCLONIC DISTURBANCES. 2 Sana answered this HI,MAHAWAT IS THE TERM GIVEN TO WINTER RAINFALL CAUSED DUE TO CYCLONIC DISTURBANCES. 7 Krisha Soni answered this mahawat is the smalll rain showers which is excellent for rabi crops -7