Rice Shortage

A major drought in Australia has caused a major rice shortage. Parts of Australia have been under a severe drought for up to 6 months already. The price of rice is expected to rise significantly and will affect millions worldwide. Rice prices have already doubled within the last three months and are expected to raise even more. Australia houses the largest rice producing factory within the southern hemisphere and production has dropped as much as 98%. This factory is a major exporter to Asian countries. Can severe drought be attributed to Global Warming?