Hurricanes with female names kill more people

Hurricanes with women's names are more deadly than those with male names, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Hurricanes with female names kill more people

Hurricanes with women's names are more deadly than those with male names, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Researchers have concluded it is because people underestimate their danger.

They found people are less likely to flee a storm with a feminine name.

The two deadliest storms since 1979 were named Katrina and Sandy.

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