Warning: This story contains graphic images(CNN) After seven years of drought, elated cattle farmers in the Australian state of Queensland welcomed the rainstorms heading their way as a blessing. Authorities estimate that nearly 500,000 cattle -- worth about $213 million (AU$300 million) -- have been killed by flooding in Queensland's north since the rain began falling late last month, CNN affiliate Seven News reported. @7NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/vkxiDSI7xO — Joel Dry (@JoelDry7) February 11, 2019But cattle farmers and industry lobbyists say the worst could be yet to come. "We are so saddened by the suffering the animals went through with the flood, wind and rain," Anderson said. Many cattle farmers are bracing for major losses.

Source: CNN February 13, 2019 05:27 UTC